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Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
IPAP can help generate ... CPAP - Continuous ... and mortality BPAP ... and IPAP. ... #NIPPV #CPAP #BPAP
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Positive Pressure Ventilation ... Nasal Modes: • CPAP ... a.k.a BiLevel, BiPAP ... nickmmark #NIVPPV #NonInvasive ... Positive #Pressure #Ventilation
Antibiotics for severe community-onset pneumonia 

Atypical coverage always 

- Usually azithromycin 500 mg daily 

- Doxycycline
Antibiotics for ... severe community-onset ... Vancomycin #Community ... Acquired #Pneumonia #CAP ... #Antibiotics #Coverage
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Pneumonia (CAP) ... Obtain in severe CAP ... Pseudomonas) • Severe CAP ... radiographically confirmed CAP ... #Pneumonia #CAP
Noninvasive Ventilation Summary
Positive pressure ventilation that is delivered through a nasal, mask, or helmet interface and
Noninvasive Ventilation ... Positive pressure ventilation ... CPAP - Continuous ... Supports oxygenation BIPAP ... close mouth #Noninvasive
COVID-19 Intubation Checklist

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
 • Standard PPE
   • N95 or PAPR.
unavailable, disposable cap ... complete body coverage ... include: • BiPÅP ... • If using BiPÅP ... cuff prior to ventilation