SAQ 1640 – Non-invasive ventilation in COPD

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A 65-year-old woman presents with severe respiratory distress. She has chronic obstructive airways disease, and you are considering non-invasive ventilation.

List three indications for starting NIV in this patient.

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List four considerations when selecting initial NIV settings.

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List four adjustments you might make to the initial settings, with an indication for each.

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