Table 1 Criteria for the use of prophylactic CPAP.
From: Early postoperative use of CPAP reduces need for unplanned IPPV in elective vascular patients
Current smoker |
FEV1: <1.5 l/minute |
Poor exercise tolerance (<100 yards) due to chest problems |
SpO2 <92% on air |
SpO2 <92% on FiO2 >0.4 in theatre |