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BiPAP Initiation Algorithm
Screen for contraindications:
 • Obtundation (unarousable)
 • Inability to wear a mask (wounds)
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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 ... #BiLevel #HFNC
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Spontaneous Time (a.k.a BiLevel ... , BiPAP) • AVAPS
Noninvasive Ventilation Summary
Positive pressure ventilation that is delivered through a nasal, mask, or helmet interface and
air trapping • Bilevel ... Supports oxygenation BIPAP ... - Bilevel positive
BiPAP titration in CHF
 - Mean airway pressure provides goodness 
 - Ramp up the ePAP
BiPAP titration ... BiPAP titration ... breathing (equal to iPAP-ePAP ... - Ramp up iPAP ... driving pressure #BiPAP
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
IPAP can help generate ... and mortality BPAP ... - Bi-Level Positive ... both EPAP and IPAP ... #NIPPV #CPAP #BPAP
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
REBEL Review 98: Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation Management via Katrina D'Amore, MD


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Parasternal Short Axis (PSAX) - Mid-Level View - Regional Wall Anatomy on POCUS Echocardiogram

Alberta Sono @UAlberta_Sono

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Axis (PSAX) - Mid-Level ... UAlberta_Sono #PSAX #MidLevel