What effect does adding bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP) to the ventilation circuit (distal or proximal) have on the ResQPOD Circulatory Enhancer?
BiPAP is not compatible with the ResQPOD because any continuous positive airway pressure ventilation negates most of the effects of the ResQPOD during cardiac arrest. Can I use the ResQPOD Circulatory Enhancer with a colormetric end tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) detector in the ventilation circuit to assess endotracheal (ET) tube placement or with a bag-valve resuscitator that incorporates ETCO2 detection as a feature (e.g. Capno-Flo [Mallinkrodt])? Yes. The colormetric test results may be more positive with the ResQPOD in place if the ET is in the proper position. Place the colormetric ETCO2 detector between the ResQPOD and the ventilation source, making sure all connections are tight and do not leak.
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