Table 9.
Settings of non-invasive ventilation
| A-CPAP settings |
| Start with 5-7.5 cm H2O |
| Increase in increments of 2 cm H2O, as tolerated and indicated |
| FiO2 >40% |
| B-BIPAP settings |
| Initial inspiratory pressure of 8-10 cm H2O |
| Increase in increments of 2-4 cm H2O (max ~20 cm H2O) aiming at tidal volume >7 mL/kg |
| Initial expiratory pressure of ~4-5 cm H2O |
| Maximum inspiratory pressure is 24 cm H2O and expiratory pressure 20 cm H2O |
| FiO2 >40% |
FiO2 - fraction of inspired oxygen; CPAP - continuous positive airway pressure, BIPAP - bilevel positive airway pressure