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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 IPAP. ... #NIPPV #CPAP #BPAP ... #criticalcare #management
Oxygen Delivery Methods
 • Nasal Cannula
 • Nonrebreather Mask
 • Non-Invasive Ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP)
 • Venturi Mask
Oxygen Delivery ... • Non-Invasive Ventilation ... (CPAP/BiPAP) ... @DharSaty #Oxygen ... respiratory #pulmonary #management
CAP, HCAP, HAP and VAP - Diagnosis and Treatment

HCAP & CAP – those presenting to the
or mechanical ventilation ... twitter.com/foamid #CAP ... #Pneumonia #Acquired ... #Community #Diagnosis ... #Management #Treatment
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 ... #diagnosis #management
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Community Acquired ... Pneumonia (CAP) ... Obtain in severe CAP ... Pseudomonas) • Severe CAP ... #Pneumonia #CAP
Oxygen Delivery Devices
1. Flow is a variable describing the movement of a volume of gas over
Oxygen Delivery ... understand: Minute Ventilation ... sealed systems (CPAP ... /BPAP/ventilator ... Flow #Comparison #management
Noninvasive Ventilation Summary
Positive pressure ventilation that is delivered through a nasal, mask, or helmet interface and
Noninvasive Ventilation ... CPAP - Continuous ... Supports oxygenation BIPAP ... close mouth #Noninvasive ... #Ventilation #management