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Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Noninvasive Positive ... IPAP can help generate ... and mortality BPAP ... and IPAP. ... #NIPPV #CPAP #BPAP
Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
: -The role of noninvasive ... -The choice of BiPAP ... HFNC may be made ... #BiLevel #HFNC ... #Ventilation #RespiratorySupport
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Positive Pressure Ventilation ... Nasal Modes: • CPAP ... Spontaneous Time (a.k.a BiLevel ... , BiPAP) • AVAPS ... nickmmark #NIVPPV #NonInvasive
Noninvasive Ventilation Summary
Positive pressure ventilation that is delivered through a nasal, mask, or helmet interface and
Noninvasive Ventilation ... air trapping • Bilevel ... CPAP - Continuous ... Supports oxygenation BIPAP ... - Bilevel positive
Oxygen Delivery Devices
1. Flow is a variable describing the movement of a volume of gas over
high flow rates (HFNC ... sealed systems (CPAP ... /BPAP/ventilator ... Nasal Cannula (HFNC ... Devices #Flow #Comparison
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Community Acquired ... mechanical ventilation ... intubation or noninvasive ... ventilation ... Pulmonary #Community #Acquired