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PEEP – Oakes Academy

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Parameter. Clinical Notes. Cautions. PEEP. 4 – 7 cm. H2O. PEEP is used to prevent alveolar collapse and establish FRC, but is not usually used to recruit …

Oxygen Therapy – Oakes Academy

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Indications. Hypoxemia PaO2 < 60 or SpO2 < 90% on room air with or without cyanosis. Respiratory distress with hypoxemia (do not administer for dyspnea if no ...

PEEP – Oakes Academy

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NORMAL. 3-5 cmH20 is minimum to maintain FRC. > 5 cmH20 is considered therapeutic. DEFINITION. Positive pressure applied during exhalation