3 results
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
and mortality BPAP ... COPD) • Other acute ... failure (ie.. asthma ... increased WOB, dyspnea ... #BPAP #indications
Eosinophilic Pneumonia
When to suspect Eosinophilic Pneumonia? Non-resolving pneumonia + BAL > 25% eosinophils + excluded more
common diagnoses Acute ... Fever+, Cough+, Dyspnea ... Effusions - Rare Peripheral ... tobacco hx, >60% asthma ... edema" - Common Peripheral
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Testing Algorithm ... INDICATIONS FOR ... TESTING: • Peripheral ... common causes are asthma ... #Disorders #Algorithm