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Table 1 Contraindication of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation

From: High-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy in adults

 

Contraindication

1.

Consciousness disorder

a. No response

b. Agitated

c. Uncooperative

2.

Claustrophobia

3.

Airway obstruction

4.

Facial injury, facial malformation

5.

A lot of sputum

6.

Risk of aspiration

7.

Unstable hemodynamics

a. Shock

b. Intractable arrhythmia

c. Post-CPR

8.

Respiratory arrest