A pilot study of improvised CPAP (iCPAP) via face mask for the treatment of adult respiratory distress in low-resource settings

ConclusionsThis improvised CPAP system maintained positive airway pressure for 30 min in healthy volunteers. Use did not cause tachycardia, hypoxia, or hypoventilation and was well tolerated. This system may be a useful adjunctive treatment for respiratory distress in low-resource settings. Further research should test this system in settings where other positive pressure moda lities are not available.

http://link.springer.com/10.1186/s12245-019-0224-0

Source: International Journal of Emergency Medicine - March 4, 2019 Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research