Non-invasive mechanical ventilation: boussignac’s cepap
Section: LEARNING TO TEACH
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Sabbagh Sequera M, Díaz López T, Romero Vázquez G. Ventilación mecánica no invasiva: cepap de boussignac. Educare21 2014; 12(1). Disponible en: http://www.enfermeria21.com/revistas/educare/
Authors
1Miriam Sabbagh Sequera, 1Teresa Díaz López, 1Gloria Mª Romero Vázquez.
Position
1Enfermera. Unidad de Reanimación Postquirúrgica. Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena. Sevilla.
Contact email: azulm21@hotmail.com
Abstract
Several studies have shown a favorable effect of continuous positive airway pressure to reduce mortality and the orotracheal intubation need in patients requiring mechanical ventilation. In a Boussignac's valve, pressure is generated when a gas (oxygen or air) passes through a device containing a set of microchannels causing an acceleration of gas molecules that results in a turbulence due to the so-called "jet effect".
Its use has gradually widened in recent years in emergency departments, resuscitation units and hospital wards.
The use of the valve as a method for non-invasive mechanical ventilation, its handling, suitable candidates for such a therapy, as well as complications and contra-indications, and caring needs from a nursing point of view are described.
Keywords:
continuous positive airway pressure; Boussignac; emergency; non-invasive mechanical ventilation
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