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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
Noninvasive Ventilation Summary
Positive pressure ventilation that is delivered through a nasal, mask, or helmet interface and
Noninvasive Ventilation ... Summary Positive ... delivered through a ... endotracheal tube or a ... close mouth #Noninvasive
Hypophosphatemia and Hypoxia - Pathophysiology

↓ Phosphate leads to ↓ red cell 2,3-DPG and a  reduction
shifts the oxygen dissociation ... failure. ... derivatives etc) In summary ... and failure-to-wean ... pathophysiology #pulmonary
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome – ARDS: Clinical Cheat Sheet

An acute diffuse, inflammatory lung injury, leading to
Acute Respiratory ... <300mmHg with a ... overload with heart failure ... Syndrome #ARDS #Summary ... Diagnosis #Management #CriticalCare
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
M Methanol A ... /Chronic renal failure ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... hypoventilation) - Airway ... Interpretation #Diagnosis #Summary
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Testing - OnePager Summary ... risk of renal failure ... Pulmonary Artery ... • PULMONARY A ... testing #diagnosis #criticalcare