Abstract

Introduction: Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment for acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema (ACPE) has important benefits in gas exchange with reduction of endotracheal intubation (ETI) and related morbidity/mortality. The Boussignac CPAP (BCPAP) system is a small disposable lightweight plastic cylinder that is directly connected to a face mask. It has been shown to be effective and feasible in prehospital care.

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