Weinmann MEDUVENT Standard - Page 23

Pulmonary edema
Primary device settings
Mode ...............................................................................................................CPAP
PEEP (depending on patient comfort and oxygenation situation): ..... 5 - 10 (12) mbar
FiO
2
...............................................Initially 100 %, then reduce to suit requirements
Criteria for objective and success
Increase in SpO
2
............................................................................................. Check
Reduction in dyspnea ..................................................................................... Check
Reduction in respiratory rate and heart rate ................................................... Check
If applicable, improved vigilance ..................................................................... Check
Escalation stages
Immediate intubation if clinical situation fails to improve or contra-indications
are found!
Intubate immediately if clinical situation fails to improve or contraindications are
found!
Warnings
• Close clinical observation, stop if condition deteriorates
• Do not delay pharmacological/interventional therapy
• Be ready to intubate at all times when using NIV, above all in the case of relative
contraindications
• No NIV in the case of burns or facial trauma
• Provide advance information to the admitting hospital in good time