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A Non-Invasive approach to Respiratory Failure
 • COPD and Ventilatory Failure → NiPPV with Bi-level Settings
Respiratory Failure • COPD ... Settings • CHF / Pulmonary ... @SkylerLentz #NonInvasive ... Respiratory #Failure #management ... #hypoxia #NIV
Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm - Indications and Contraindications
Indications for NIV:
 • COPD - pH <7.35, pCO2
Indications for NIV ... : • COPD - pH ... adverse feature), GCS ... #Noninvasive #Ventilation ... #criticalcare #management
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Noninvasive Positive ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... exacerbation (often w/ acute ... ) • Other acute ... #criticalcare #management
Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
Systemic Thrombolysis
 - Exclude contraindications.
 - Indications:
   - Massive PE (definite indication)
Pulmonary Embolism ... - 2% risk of ICH ... @nickmmark #Pulmonary ... Embolism #Treatment #AcutePE ... #Management #CriticalCare
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
Diagnosis and Management ... Limb ischemia Pulmonary ... caustic ingestion, HIV ... Pneumothorax: - Hx: Acute ... , Dyspnea, H/O COPD
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
• Rare: DAH, acute ... Imaging: CXR- pulmonary ... • Steroids: IV ... organ dysfuxtion, ICU ... APML #diagnosis #management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
to recognize Acute ... with presence of pulmonary ... and congested (“Cold ... Cardiac cath if acute ... differential #algorithm #management