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BISAP Score for Pancreatitis Mortality

A simple mnemonic of risk factors for mortality in acute pancreatitis.
BISAP Score for ... A BISAP score ≥3 ... APACHE II, the BISAP ... wjgp.v5.i3.158 #BISAP
BiPAP titration in CHF
 - Mean airway pressure provides goodness 
 - Ramp up the ePAP
BiPAP titration ... BiPAP titration ... driving pressure #BiPAP
Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
-The choice of BiPAP ... -BiPAP should never ... #CriticalCare #BiPAP
Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm - Indications and Contraindications
Indications for NIV:
 • COPD - pH <7.35, pCO2
Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP ... #Ventilation #BiPAP
Oxygen Delivery Methods
 • Nasal Cannula
 • Nonrebreather Mask
 • Non-Invasive Ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP)
 • Venturi Mask
Ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
a.k.a BiLevel, BiPAP
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
Prednisone • NIPPV: BiPAP
HFNC compared to NIV
HFNC:
- Comfort - Higher comfort  Eating, drinking and speaking less impaired 
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#NIV #NIPPV #bipap