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A Non-Invasive approach to Respiratory Failure
 • COPD and Ventilatory Failure → NiPPV with Bi-level Settings
A Non-Invasive approach ... Settings • CHF / Pulmonary ... @SkylerLentz #NonInvasive ... #Respiratory #Failure ... management #hypoxia #NIV
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Noninvasive Positive ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... failure (ie.. asthma ... failure (ie OHS ... #indications #criticalcare
Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
respiratory support ... pneumonia vs. heart failure ... blow off” CO2 in a ... #Management #CriticalCare ... RespiratorySupport #Selection #Algorithm
Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm - Indications and Contraindications
Indications for NIV:
 • COPD - pH <7.35, pCO2
Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm ... Neuromuscular disease - Respiratory ... burns, Fixed upper airway ... #Noninvasive #Ventilation ... #criticalcare #
Hypophosphatemia and Hypoxia - Pathophysiology

↓ Phosphate leads to ↓ red cell 2,3-DPG and a  reduction
Rapoport-Leubering pathway away ... shifts the oxygen dissociation ... failure. ... the hemoglobin dissociation ... pathophysiology #pulmonary
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
glycol (present in IV ... M Methanol A ... /Chronic renal failure ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... hypoventilation) - Airway