Mr. Pickwick has obstructive sleep apnea, and the doctor has ordered him to be placed on BiPAP at the following settings: mode, S/T; rate, 12 breaths/minute; IPAP = 12 cm H2O; EPAP = 6 cm H2O. You enter his room, identify yourself, and explain everything to him. You also perform a complete assessment. After applying BiPAP, you note a drop in blood pressure and oxygen saturation. What are possible causes of the drop in blood pressure and Spo2 and what changes or modifications would you recommend?

Mr. Pickwick has obstructive sleep apnea, and the doctor has ordered him to be placed on BiPAP at the following settings: mode, S/T; rate, 12 breaths/minute; IPAP = 12 cm H2O; EPAP = 6 cm H2O. You enter his room, identify yourself, and explain everything to him. You also perform a complete assessment. After applying BiPAP, you note a drop in blood pressure and oxygen saturation. What are possible causes of the drop in blood pressure and Spo2 and what changes or modifications would you recommend?

Basic Clinical Lab Competencies for Respiratory Care: An Integrated Approach

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