[SteveRN21]

Originally Posted by PageRespiratory!

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I know this is off topic, but how does the use of NIPPV prevent barotrauma?

It doesn't. As long as you have a machine pumping gas in to achieve a set PIP/PEEP, you have the potential for barotrauma. The only advantage is that you can preserve the mucociliary protective barrier in the trachea by not having a ETT.

NCPAP, on the other hand, only keeps the lungs open with a peep of 5, usually. The baby's lungs and respiratory effort determine PIP.

[prmenrs]

That's exactly it.

[Sweeper933]

Originally Posted by elizabells

Our XRay techs do this too! I'm always unable to explain why this would be a BAD idea because I'm so baffled by the idiocy of the request that I can't speak properly.

Seriously...
Can't you see that this baby is as sick as they get...??? I guess the oscillator, more lines and drips then ever thought possible, and blood products running in just scream "move me all around just for the fun of it!"

I can't believe the looks some of our x-ray techs will give me when I tell them "no, I'm not turing their head to face completely supine"

[PageRespiratory!]

Originally Posted by SteveRN21

It doesn't..........

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I guess that was my point.

[PageRespiratory!]

Originally Posted by elizabells

Nevermind, I'm an idiot. NIPPV does not = the oscillator.

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Elizabells does not equal idiot!