Common trouble shoot on bubble CPAP

  • Introduction...
  • 1. De-saturating b...
  • 2. Why won’t it ...
  • 3. Agitated baby...
  • 4. Trouble shoot...
 

Introduction

DR. SRINIVAS MURKI
MD, DM (Neonatology)

Consultant Neonatologist
Fernandez Hospital
Hyderguda, Hyderabad

1. De-saturating baby

Displaced-distorted prongs

Obstructed nares

Pneumothorax

Equipment failure

2. Why won’t it bubble?

► Complete or partial circuit leak

► Complete or partial prong disconnect

► Displaced prongs

► Inadequate flow through the circuit

► Prongs are too small for the baby

► Baby’s mouth is open

3. Agitated baby

4. Trouble shoot