I've done a few calls with pt complaining of SOB with some crackles on one side of their lungs. With other signs and symptoms, we concluded it is probably a pneumonia, and I was wondering if they met the criteria for CPAP is it a good thing to apply…

Why is asthma listed as a contraindication for CPAP? I understand how it may not be the first thing to reach for in an asthma exacerbation, however more often than not I hear about older patients getting CPAP withheld because the medic was informed…

Hello! I had 2 questions where the answer was never quite clear: 1) Can CPAP be used on a pt who has a DNR? I heard that the answer is yes- if they were able to cooperate - but I wanted to make 100 percent sure. 2) If a patient is unconscious woul…