EMT Lesson Plans

2.03 INSTRUCTOR GUIDANCE – CPAP

Objectives: Demonstrate the use of CPAP. (pp 363–364, Skill Drill 9-9)

Setup: - Oxygen system: Oxygen tank, regulator, CPAP system - Good quality manikin such as AMBU PAL or RESUSCI ANNE

Instructions to be read to students: “I am going to demonstrate assembling and administering CPAP.” ‘

Precautions: Do not let the station deteriorate into chatter. Continue rotating them through assemblies until time is up.

Please note the following:

- Demonstrate the assembly of the CPAP system in use. Do not take more than 5 minutes. Review indications and contra-indications for the device. - Make sure students turn the gas on and check the device is administering before applying it to the manikin. - Make sure students understand that the device only works if the seal is intact. Leaks will decrease CPAP efficiency, so the device must be on snugly - It is good practice to explain the device to the patient first, then hold it against their face to get them acclimated to it, then put the straps on once it is not so unfamiliar to the patient.

- Students should reevaluate the patient’s breathing frequently, including:

o Rate of respiration

o Work of breathing

o Breath sounds

o Pulse oximetry