Which condition is a contraindication to initiating CPAP therapy?

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Which condition is a contraindication to initiating CPAP therapy?

CPAP relies on a good seal from a face mask to deliver continuous positive pressure and keep the airways open. Facial trauma makes it impossible to achieve a reliable mask seal and can worsen the injury or increase the risk of airway complications, so starting CPAP is not safe in this situation. In other scenarios, CPAP can be beneficial if the patient can tolerate it and protect their airway, but facial trauma specifically undermines the safety and feasibility of CPAP.

CPAP relies on a good seal from a face mask to deliver continuous positive pressure and keep the airways open. Facial trauma makes it impossible to achieve a reliable mask seal and can worsen the injury or increase the risk of airway complications, so starting CPAP is not safe in this situation. In other scenarios, CPAP can be beneficial if the patient can tolerate it and protect their airway, but facial trauma specifically undermines the safety and feasibility of CPAP.

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