• With CPAP use lowest possible pressure
• Contraindicatons to CPAP include: pneumothorax, respiratory arrest or inadequate respirations, unconscious or inability to protect airway, shock or BP < 90, penetrating chest trauma, persistant nausea or emisis, facial trauma or abnormalities, or recent GI surgery or bleeding
• EtCO2 should be monitored for trending and waveform indicators (e.g. Bronchoconstriction)