NIPPV 3 machines are used throughout the trust to deliver NIV and CPAP – and should be commenced in ED if transfer to ward/ICU is adding significant delay

• NIV/CPAP  is an Aerosol Generating Proceedure (AGP)
  • Staff must wear full APG PPE
  • In Side room with a door
  • Door Marked with APG sign – HERE
• CPAP/EPAP levels of 8-15cmH₂O

This video demonstrates how to set up CPAP on the NIPPV 3

• BTS has released the guidance – HERE  Read more