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BiPAP titration in CHF
 - Mean airway pressure provides goodness 
 - Ramp up the ePAP
BiPAP titration ... in CHF - Mean airway ... BiPAP titration ... driving pressure #BiPAP ... #Titration #CHF
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
In CHF, decreases ... and mortality BPAP ... both EPAP and IPAP ... Indications: • CHF ... patients (ie., CHF
Oxygen Delivery Methods
 • Nasal Cannula
 • Nonrebreather Mask
 • Non-Invasive Ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP)
 • Venturi Mask
Nonrebreather Mask ... Ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP ... ) • Venturi Mask
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 Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
airway / remove mask ... a.k.a BiLevel, BiPAP
Lumbar Central Canal Stenosis Grading 
  - Normal - No CSF effacement 
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- Normal - No CSF ... effacement of CSF ... effacement of CSF ... effacement of CSF ... Diagnosis #Radiology #MSK
2017 ACC/AHA/HFSA Focused Update of the 2013 ACCF/AHA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure: A
HeartFailure #Management #CHF ... treatment #algorithm #sCHF
CPAP Troubleshooting Tips
1. Wrong size/style mask → try a different mask, nasal pillows
2. Trouble getting used
Wrong size/style mask ... try a different mask ... feature, or even BiPAP ... Leaky mask, skin ... asleep → wear mask
Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm - Indications and Contraindications
Indications for NIV:
 • COPD - pH <7.35, pCO2
Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP ... #Ventilation #BiPAP
Cervical Central Canal and Neural Foraminal Stenosis Grading

Cervical Central Canal Stenosis Grading
 - Normal - No
- Normal - No CSF ... Mild - Partial CSF ... Moderate - Complete CSF ... Severe - Complete CSF ... Diagnosis #Radiology #MSK