Relative contraindications for using noninvasive ventilation ...

[leo leo]

Relative contraindications for using noninvasive ventilation (NIV) include all of the following except:
 
  a. severe upper airway dysfunction.
  b. copious secretions that require suctioning.
  c. FiO2 requirements exceeding 40.
  d. absence of respiratory muscle activity.

Question 2

For which of the following groups would you recommend long-term negative pressure ventilation in an alternative setting?
 
  1. Patients who cannot or will not use noninvasive positive pressure ventilation
  2. Patients who need frequent airway access for suctioning
  3. Patients with severe nasal congestion or obstruction
  a. 1 and 2 only
  b. 2 and 3 only
  c. 1 and 3 only
  d. 1, 2, and 3

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Relative contraindications to NIV include severe upper airway dysfunction, copious secretions that cannot be cleared by spontaneous or assisted cough, or O2 concentration requirements ex-ceeding 40.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Nonetheless, negative pressure ventilation may be appropriate in those patients who are unable to use or who have failed noninvasive positive pressure ventilation trials. Negative pressure ventila-tion may also be considered for patients who require frequent airway access for suctioning or those with severe nasal congestion.

[leo leo]

Great answer, keep it coming

[yeungji]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it