Complications of CPAP and necessary intervention

  • Introduction...
  • 1. CPAP complicati...
  • 2. Columellar...
  • 3. Nasal septum da...
  • 4. Snubbing while ...
  • 5. Nasal septal in...
  • 6. Maintain skin i...
  • 7. Air leak...
  • 8. Summary...
 

Introduction

DR. SRINIVAS MURKI
MD, DM (Neonatology)

Consultant Neonatologist
Fernandez Hospital
Hyderguda, Hyderabad

1. CPAP complications

*Do not take CPAP lightly

2. Columellar

3. Nasal septum damage

4. Snubbing while on CPAP



5. Nasal septal injury is preventable


*Monitor/ view the infant and the device every hour

6. Maintain skin integrity

7. Air leak

8. Summary



► Nasal injury, skin injury & air leaks are preventable