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Boussignac CPAP
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What is the main indication for the Boussignac CPAP + Nebulization? |
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Severe asthma crisis (Peakflow between 30 to 50%). Minimal CPAP 2-4 cm H2O.
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How is the Boussignac CPAP + Nebulization different from standard nebulization? |
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When using standard nebulization, a significant amount of medication is lost to the atmosphere during exhalation. Micro channels in the Boussignac CPAP System create a "Virtual Valve" that directs the nebulized medication to the patient and prevents it from escaping to atmosphere during exhalation. |
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What are the real benefits of using the Boussignac CPAP + Nebulization? |
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Clinical studies show that the Boussignac CPAP System increases drug delivery by 30%. Nebulized particle size = 1µ which facilitates deep lung penetration and absorption while reducing Auto-PEEP.
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What are the steps and flow/pressures required to add a nebulizer to the Boussignac CPAP System for the administration of medication while managing asthma crisis? |
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Follow the steps below:
- Fill the nebulizer bowl with the prescribed medication and attach to the nebulizer "T".
- Insert the nebulizer "T" with the 22 mm male port into the facemask and the 22 mm female port into the Boussignac CPAP System.
- Open the flow to the nebulizer to 6 L/min.
- Set the flow for the Boussignac CPAP System to 10 LPM, which will deliver approximately 3 cmH2O of positive pressure.
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CPAP is not indicated for asthma and can create a barotrauma. |
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This is true EXCEPT that the Boussignac CPAP System is an open system reducing the risk of barotrauma. |
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CPAP can create alveolar hyperdistension. |
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Yes, but with the Boussignac CPAP System the pressure level can be kept low (only 2 to 4 cmH2O) which removes the auto PEEP, opening bronchi and directing the 1µ particle size of nebulized drug deep into the alveoli lungs. |
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CPAP can create a bronchospasm because fresh and dry gas (oxygen) create a broncho spastic action. |
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True: but Boussignac CPAP System + Nebulization delivers humidified oxygen which may prevent bronchospasm.
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Are there other indications or applications of Boussignac CPAP + Nebulization? |
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Yes, cardiac asthma.
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Are the pressures different for the treatment of cardiac asthma? |
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Yes, for cardiac asthma set the flow for the Boussignac CPAP System at 20 LPM in order to achieve CPAP of approximately 7.5 cmH2O.
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