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Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
: -The role of noninvasive ... HFNC may be made ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #HFNC #HighFlow ... #Ventilation #RespiratorySupport
Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm - Indications and Contraindications
Indications for NIV:
 • COPD - pH <7.35, pCO2
Non-Invasive Ventilation ... (BiPAP) Algorithm ... #Noninvasive #Ventilation ... #BiPAP #Algorithm ... #criticalcare #
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Noninvasive Positive ... Pressure Ventilation ... @EmmGeezee #Noninvasive ... PositivePressure #Ventilation ... #indications #criticalcare
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
Adjunctive therapies: IV ... Heliox, Ketamine, IV ... Prednisone • NIPPV: BiPAP ... • Initial ventilator ... #Exacerbation #CriticalCare
Noninvasive Ventilation Summary
Positive pressure ventilation that is delivered through a nasal, mask, or helmet interface and
Noninvasive Ventilation ... Positive pressure ventilation ... Supports oxygenation BIPAP ... pneumomediastinum) HHFNC ... close mouth #Noninvasive
Visualization of Aerosol Dispersion on HFNC with and without mask

Bottom Line: A surgical mask placed over
Dispersion on HFNC ... Aerosolization #Dispersion #HFNC ... Management #COVID19 #NiV ... #Noninvasive #Ventilation
Oxygen Delivery Devices
1. Flow is a variable describing the movement of a volume of gas over
high flow rates (HFNC ... systems (CPAP/BPAP ... /ventilator) deliver ... Nasal Cannula (HFNC ... Comparison #management #criticalcare
Myasthenic Crisis Checklist - Myasthenia Gravis

Evaluation 
 - Chest X-ray and lung ultrasound (exclude other lung
Consider early HFNC ... or BiPAP if mild-moderate ... inspiratory force (NIF ... high-dose magnesium, IV ... Checklist #Management #CriticalCare