Monitoring the patient
During operation, be sure to check the following on regular basis:
• Ensure that there are no leaks at the patient connection.
• Ensure that there is flow from the CPAP valve during inspiration (which
means that whisperflow is supplying adequate flow to meet patient
demand).if you are using the whisperflow a criterion monitor,watch the pressure bar graph: flow is adequate if pressure fluctuations are minimal
• Monitor the patient's arterial blood oxygen saturation (SaO2).
• Monitor the patient for signs of dehydration and discomfort in the upper
airways.