6 results
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
COPD, decreases intubation ... in high risk patients ... trauma, surgery, excess ... intrathoracic procedure ... #criticalcare #
Difficult Airway Algorithm

1. Assess the likelihood and clinical impact of basic management problems: 
 • Difficulty
Algorithm 1. ... with patient cooperation ... airway access ... #airway #algorithm ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia #CriticalCare
ETT depth may be predicted based on the patient’s height.  This has been validated among
predicted based on the patient ... men and women, across ... A height-based algorithm ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #Intubation #Airway
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Checklist GATHER ... for difficult airway ... INDUCTION o Position patient ... #checklist #criticalcare ... airway #management #procedure
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Checklist GATHER ... for difficult airway ... INDUCTION o Position patient ... #checklist #criticalcare ... airway #management #procedure
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
any mention of a difficult ... Assess functional ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... - Endoscopic procedures ... OSA • Continue CPAP