6 results
Asthma Maintenance Therapy - Stepwise Approach 

Low dose ICS 
-> Low dose ICS/LABA or Med/High dose
product used in COPD ... but COPD version ... nonpharmacologic management ... Stepwise #Therapy #Management ... #Pharmacology #Pulmonary
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 ... failure (ie.. asthma ... @EmmGeezee #Noninvasive ... #criticalcare #management
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 ... , Dyspnea, H/O COPD ... , asthma, CF, PCP
Severe Influenza Checklist

Diagnostic tests 
 - Blood cultures x2 
 - Sputum gram stain & culture
75 mg BID (or IV ... COPD/asthma or adrenal ... acid 1.5 grams IV ... lab-confirmed influenza, pulmonary ... Influenza #Checklist #Management