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Card 6

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Commonly used in COPD

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Card 7

Front

Provides 2 levels of positive pressure with greater pressure during inspiration

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Card 8

Front

Effective in type 2 respiratory failure

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Card 9

Front

Splints airways to prevent alveolar collapse

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Card 10

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Ventilates

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Card 11

Front

Useful for patients with fatiguing respiratory muscles

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Card 12

Front

Useful in acute pulmonary oedema, upper airway collapse and obstructive sleep apnoea

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