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Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
CPAP - Continuous ... and mortality BPAP ... Ventilation #NIPPV #CPAP ... #BPAP #indications ... management
BiPAP titration in CHF
 - Mean airway pressure provides goodness 
 - Ramp up the ePAP
aggressively to achieve high ... pressure supports the work ... to increase the ... CongestiveHeartFailure #Management ... #CriticalCare #
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
work of breathing ... normal ABG with increased ... #Exacerbation #CriticalCare ... #pulmonary #ventilation ... #mechanical #management
Intraoperative Laryngospasm and Stridor - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

❶ Call for help and inform theatre
Anaesthesia ❶ Call ... laryngospasm. ❹ Give CPAP ... • Continue CPAP ... guideline 2-3 Increased ... #Workup
Noninvasive Ventilation Summary
Positive pressure ventilation that is delivered through a nasal, mask, or helmet interface and
for sedation • Increases ... pressures • Decreases work ... improves ventilation CPAP ... HHFNC - Heated high-flow ... #Ventilation #management
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
if it is due to high ... not resolving, call ... o Aspiration, pulmonary ... oedema; bronchial intubation ... #Workup
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
delaying the surgery increase ... ASA class If high ... indication of AC ... OSA • Continue CPAP ... medical and surgical management