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Tachypnea - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Definitions
 • Tachypnea: Respiratory rate > 20/min, shallow breathing in adults
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- Differential Diagnosis ... • Tachypnea: Respiratory ... 20/min, shallow breathing ... Pulmonary Causes ... • Asthma • COPD
Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure - Differential Diagnosis Framework
DECREASED INSPIRED OXYGEN
 • Low PATM Can decrease first part
- Differential Diagnosis ... diffusion defects) VENTILATION ... perfusion (Q) and ventilation ... Pneumonia, asthma, COPD ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Massive Hemoptysis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Definitions: 
   - Hemoptysis = bleeding from
Massive Hemoptysis - Diagnosis ... from below vocal cords ... Pseudo-hemoptysis = upper respiratory ... has potential to cause ... #workup #pulmonary
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Positive Pressure Ventilation ... Indications: • COPD ... mortality), Other causes ... of respiratory ... #diagnosis #management
APVcmv - Adaptive Pressure Ventilation - Controlled Mechanical Ventilation Summary
Most Similar to PRVC - Pressure Regulated
Adaptive Pressure Ventilation ... patients - The more work ... or neurogenic breathing ... target volume Casey ... #management #pulmonary
Noninvasive Ventilation Summary
Positive pressure ventilation that is delivered through a nasal, mask, or helmet interface and
pressures • Decreases work ... of breathing by ... improving pulmonary ... pressure throughout respiratory ... #management #pulmonary
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
Normal The respiratory ... include respiratory ... bronchitis, and COPD ... #Pulmonary #Abnormalities ... #Abnormal #Diagnosis
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Positive Pressure Ventilation ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... status • Won't Work ... PositivePressure #Ventilation ... #criticalcare #management
COPD phenotypes:  Blue Bloaters vs. Pink Puffers
The two most stereotypical forms of COPD are pink
of breathing). ... of breathing leading ... patients present with respiratory ... airflow obstruction causes ... #Diagnosis #COPD
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
bag moving OR ventilator ... switching to hand ventilation ... o Aspiration, pulmonary ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Diagnosis ... #Management #Workup