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Bi-Level NIV S/T Guidelines for CCU Phase
Last updated 29th April 2024
If ward patient is clinically deteriorating and requires Non Invasive Ventilation:
- Ward medical team contact first on call anaesthetist for CCU (not medical 2nd on call)
- Referral discussion should include:
- Clinical urgency (Arterial blood gas and patient’s clinical state)?
- Is patient safe to transfer or does Non Invasive Ventilation need initiated on ward?
- Personnel required for safe transfer?
- Is there a Non Invasive Ventilation machine on the ward?
First on call anaesthetist for CCU should discuss bed availability and staffing with CCU nurse in charge
- If delay in bed availability and/or Non Invasive Ventilation needs commenced in ward, first on call anaesthetist ± CCU nurse will attend ward to initiate Non Invasive Ventilation, remain with patient & transfer patient when bed available
- CCU staff will liaise with capacity manager to make them aware of situation
Content updated by Dr Alex McDonald