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A thread on mechanics, logistics and reasons behind positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) significance while handling patients on mechanical or non-invasive ventilation 🧵
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PEEP is the air pressure that stays “WITHIN” the lungs after a person finishes exhaling. Now, this PEEP pressure is always greater than atmospheric pressure. It essentially prevents the alveoli’s to collapse and maintains the airways open.
CPAP is a non-invasive mode of ventilation which works by the same principal of PEEP, I.e. to provide end expiratory positive pressure
EPAP means expiratory positive airway pressure which works with the same logic & dynamics of PEEP, but is used for patients receiving BPAP
EPAP means expiratory positive airway pressure which works with the same logic & dynamics of PEEP, but is used for patients receiving BPAP
