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Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... exacerbation (often w/ acute ... COPD) • Other acute ... failure (ie.. asthma ... for increased WOB
Eosinophilic Pneumonia
When to suspect Eosinophilic Pneumonia? Non-resolving pneumonia + BAL > 25% eosinophils + excluded more
excluded more common diagnoses ... Acute Eosinophilic ... tobacco hx, >60% asthma ... - Progressive SOB ... #pulmonary
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
Seizures - Severe asthma ... cardiac output - Acute ... pulmonary edema ... peritonitis - Acute ... #typea #typeb #classification