Primary device settings
Ventilation mode: .................................................................................... CPAP+PS
PEEP: ....................................................................................................... 3/6 mbar
ΔpPS(tosuitcomfortandoxygenation): ......increase slowly, peak pressure max. 25 mbar
Trigger on inspiration: ................................................................ as low as possible
FiO
2
: .................................................................................................... as required
Criteria for objective and success
Target SpO: > 85 % ..................................................................................... Check
Reduction in dyspnea ................................................................................... Check
Reduction in respiratory rate and heart rate ................................................. Check
If applicable, improved vigilance .................................................................. Check
Escalation stages
If respiratory exhaustion is imminent, set ventilation mode PRVC+PS if available.
Immediate intubation if clinical situation fails to improve or contra-indications
are found!
Cave
• Close clinical monitoring and close contact with the patient
• Do not delay pharmacological treatment or necessary intubationDo not
delay pharmacological treatment or necessary intubation
• Be ready to intubate at any point
• Provide advance information to the admitting hospital in good time
• Do not perform invasive ventilation in the case of burns or trauma to the face
Exacerbated COPD