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BiPAP titration in CHF
 - Mean airway pressure provides goodness 
 - Ramp up the ePAP
in CHF - Mean airway ... Could also use CPAP ... breathing (equal to iPAP-ePAP ... - Ramp up iPAP ... #CongestiveHeartFailure
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. ... #BPAP #indications
CAVITY – a useful mnemonic for the causes of a cavitating lung mass.

C = cancer
CAVITY – a useful ... Y = youth - CPAM ... bronchogenic cyst #Diagnosis ... #CAVITY #Mnemonic ... #Differential #
Cavity Mnemonic for Cavitary Pulmonary Lesions:
C: cancer 
 - bronchogenic carcinoma: most frequently squamous cell carcinoma
Cavity Mnemonic ... for Cavitary Pulmonary ... pneumatoceles Y: youth - CPAM ... bronchogenic cyst #Diagnosis ... #Differential
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
/ remove mask, Risk ... Nasal Modes: • CPAP ... a.k.a BiLevel, BiPAP ... #Ventilation #diagnosis
CAVITY Mnemonic for Causes of Cavitary Lung Lesions

C - Cancer (SCC, mets)
A - Autoimmune (GPA, RA)
V
CAVITY Mnemonic ... for Causes of Cavitary ... pneumatocele) Y - Youth (CPAM ... Pulmonary #Lesions #Differential ... #Diagnosis
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk ... neuroexam - Oral cavity ... disease b) CHF ... OSA • Continue CPAP ... stratification #diagnosis
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
Chest Pain Diagnosis ... to arm/jaw, CAD risk ... COPD, asthma, CF ... PCP #ChestPain #Diagnosis ... Management #Algorithm #differential
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup and Differential ... Diagnosis Approach ... An acute rise or ... Obstructive sleep apnea: CPAP ... #Diagnosis #indications
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Attempt if high risk ... opacities • Diagnosis ... initiation • Differential ... Diagnosis: Infection ... sepsis), PE, DAH, CHF