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When is optimal PAP pressure achieved? - ANS-When AHI is less than 5

Common used PAP devices: - ANS-CPAP
Bilevel/BiPAP
APAP (auto)

What is the recommended starting pressure for CPAP for adults & children? - ANS-
4cmH2O

CPAP should be increased until what 4 items are eliminated? - ANS-1. Apneas
2. Hypopneas
3. RERAS
4. Snoring

In what increments is CPAP increased? - ANS-1-2.5cmH2O
What is the criteria to increase CPAP for snoring in adults? - ANS-3 min of loud snoring

What is the maximum CPAP pressure for patients <12 yr? - ANS-15cmH2O

What is the maximum CPAP pressure for adults? - ANS-20cmH2O

Respiratory disturbance Index should be less than what? - ANS-<5events per hr

SpO2 should be maintained at what? - ANS->90%

List the 2 indications for BiPAP? - ANS-1. Obstructive events at CPAP of 15cmH2O
2. Intolerance of CPAP

Indications for BiPAP backuprate: - ANS-Cheyenne-Stokes, centrals, mixed,
neuromuscular disorders, pulmonary diseases

What is the recommended startingbpressure for BiPAP? - ANS-IPAP 8/ EPAP 4

Maximum IPAP for Pt <12yrs - ANS-20cmH2O

Maximum IPAP for adult patients: - ANS-30cmH2O

What is the max delta P when using BIPAP? - ANS-10cmH2O

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