Non invasive ventilation BiPAP pathway
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Aisling Farrell, Michelle O’Keeffe, David Curran, Terry O’Connor, Respiratory Department, Mercy University Hospital, Grenville Place, Cork, IrelandIssue Date
2019-06-06Keywords
VENTILATIONRESPIRATION
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Mercy University Hospital Clinical Audit and Quality Improvement Day 2019Citation
Farrell, A., O’Keeffe, M., Curran, D., O’Connor, T. (2019) 'Non invasive ventilation BiPAP pathway', Mercy University Hospital Clinical Audit and Quality Improvement Day 2019. Cork, Mercy University Hospital, 6 June 2019.Abstract
Background / Problem Identified: Respiratory failure is a syndrome in which the respiratory system fails in one of both of its gas exchange functions. Type 2 failure is defined by a PaO2 of <8 kPa and a PaCO2 of >6 kPa. The use of Bi Level Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP) has been shown to be an effective treatment option for people with Type 2 respiratory Failure. The aim of this audit was determine if patients with T2RF were correctly diagnosed and appropriately treated with BiPAP as per hospital protocol.Item Type
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Best in Medicine Award, 2019Collections
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