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Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Positive Pressure Ventilation ... IPAP can help generate ... and mortality BPAP ... and IPAP. ... #NIPPV #CPAP #BPAP
Oxygen Delivery Methods
 • Nasal Cannula
 • Nonrebreather Mask
 • Non-Invasive Ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP)
 • Venturi Mask
• Non-Invasive Ventilation ... (CPAP/BiPAP) ... Mask • High-Flow ... Invasive Mechanical Ventilation
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Positive Pressure Ventilation ... Indications: ... Nasal Modes: • CPAP ... a.k.a BiLevel, BiPAP ... Positive #Pressure #Ventilation
General schema for respiratory support in patients with COVID-19
Low flow nasal cannula
 • Typically set at
flow nasal cannula ... rate) CPAP • ... Titrate CPAP up ... positioning • Exact indication ... VV-ECMO • indicatons
Oxygen Delivery Devices
1. Flow is a variable describing the movement of a volume of gas over
Flow is a variable ... understand: Minute Ventilation ... variable and fixed - indicating ... sealed systems (CPAP ... /BPAP/ventilator
Noninvasive Ventilation Summary
Positive pressure ventilation that is delivered through a nasal, mask, or helmet interface and
CPAP - Continuous ... Supports oxygenation BIPAP ... - Heated high-flow ... increasing tolerance to flows ... depends on set flow
COVID-19 Intubation Checklist

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
 • Standard PPE
   • N95 or PAPR.
unavailable, disposable cap ... Medications & pre-planned ... include: • BiPÅP ... • If using BiPÅP ... cuff prior to ventilation
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
Pager Summary Indications ... Intoxications (APAP ... liberation from ventilation ... • Blood Flow ... Higher flow rates
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... lesion • Dipping: Slow ... eye movements: Slow ... normal in sleep; indicators ... pressure support ventilation