Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch Report
19th Nov 2021
Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch Report: Treating COVID-19 patients using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) outside of a critical care unit
The investigation was launched after HSIB became aware of a patient with COVID-19 requiring CPA, who was found on the floor of a side room having called for assistance. The CPAP tubing had become disconnected from the mask meaning the patient’s breathing was not supported. Sadly, the patient died.
More information
Find BTS/ICS Guidance: Respiratory care in patients with Acute Hypoxic Respiratory Failure association with COVID-19 HERE