BiPAP Awareness
BiPAP Therapy Awareness
Presentation (in sections), Handout and End of Session Assessment (Multiple Choice).
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This presentation (50 slides) is in sections).
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Aims and Objectives:
Overall Aim:
To provide health and social care staff with the knowledge and skills to safely use and monitor BiPAP therapy in adult care settings, ensuring effective patient care and respiratory support.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the key principles of BiPAP therapy, including how it works and when it is used.
Identify the common conditions and indications for BiPAP use in adult care settings.
Demonstrate the correct setup, monitoring and troubleshooting of BiPAP equipment.
Recognise potential complications and side effects of BiPAP therapy and know how to respond appropriately.
Presentation (50 Slides)
Aim and Objectives
SECTION - Introduction to BiPAP Therapy
What is BiPAP?
How it Differs from CPAP
Role of BiPAP in Respiratory Support
SECTION - Indications for BiPAP Use
Common Conditions Requiring BiPAP
When BiPAP is Appropriate in Adult Care Settings
NHS Guidelines on BiPAP Use
SECTION - Understanding How BiPAP Works
IPAP and EPAP Explained
Benefits of BiPAP for Breathing Support
Oxygen Therapy and BiPAP
SECTION - Equipment Overview
Components of a BiPAP Machine
Types of Masks and Suitability for Patients
Basic Setup and Operation of a BiPAP Device
SECTION - Safe Use and Monitoring
Correct Fitting of the Mask
Ensuring Patient Comfort and Compliance
Recognising and Responding to Alarms and Common Issues
Infection Control and Equipment Maintenance
SECTION - Risks and Complications
Common Side Effects
Serious Complications
Contraindications for BiPAP Use
SECTION - Roles and Responsibilities of Staff
Assisting Patients with BiPAP
Monitoring and Reporting Concerns
Working with Healthcare Professionals
SECTION - Legal and Ethical Considerations
Consent and Mental Capacity
End-of-Life Care and Advance Care Planning
Safeguarding and Duty of Care
SECTION - Case Studies and Scenarios
Case Study 1: COPD Patient using BiPAP for an Acute Exacerbation
Case Study 2: Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome Managed with BiPAP
Scenario 1 - BiPAP settings, Troubleshooting, Patient Response
Scenario 2- BiPAP settings, Troubleshooting, Patient Response
Scenario 3 - BiPAP Initiated - Contraindications
Scenario 4 - BiPAP Initiated - Contraindications
SECTION - BiPAP Use in Care Homes
Can BiPAP be Used in Care Homes?
Key Aspects of Assistance with BiPAP Therapy
What Care Staff are NOT Allowed to Do
SECTION - Summary of Key Points
Key Points
References and Further Reading
Word Documents
Handout
End of Session Multiple Choice Assessment
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