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Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
IPAP can help generate ... CPAP - Continuous ... dz) • Pt is DNI ... Ventilation #NIPPV #CPAP ... #criticalcare #
RSI Intubation Checklist / Dumpkit

#Dumpkit #Management #CriticalCare #RSI #Intubation #Airway #Checklist
RSI Intubation Checklist ... / Dumpkit #Dumpkit ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #RSI #Intubation ... #Airway #Checklist
DSI Checklist

#Management #CriticalCare #Airway #DelayedSequence #DSI #Intubation #Checklist #HEAVEN #Mnemonic
DSI Checklist ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #Airway #DelayedSequence ... #DSI #Intubation ... #Mnemonic
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
exacerbation (↓ intubation ... respiratory failure, DNI ... Inability to protect airway ... Nasal Modes: • CPAP ... Continuous positive airway
Protected Airway Intubation Pre-Brief Checklist - COVID19

1. ROLE ASSIGNMENT
2. PPE: Extended gloves, BLUE gown, N95, face
Intubation Pre-Brief ... shield, bouffant cap ... ventilations, RSI ... #Intubation #Checklist ... #COVID19 #CriticalCare
Perform computations online at:
ScyMed.com
6th ED
ICU-card
«ICU, Formulas & Drugs»
HEMODYNAMIC PATTERNS
Condition
SAP
CVP

PAP PCWP

CO C(a-v)02 PVR

SVR
Hypovolemic shock
↓
↓
↓
↓
↓
↑
↑
↑
Cardiogenic shock
↓
1
↑
1

1
↑

Septic shock
↓
↓
↓
↓
↑
↓
↓
↓
Cardiac Tamponade
.
↑
↑
1
↓

→
↑
RV
CVP PAP PCWP ... →↑ ↓ ↑ ↑ Airways ... Arterial Pressure MPAP ... mmHg SP-DP Pulse ... 660 9*m/m2 CI*MPAP
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Acquired Pneumonia (CAP ... Obtain in severe CAP ... Pseudomonas) • Severe CAP ... radiographically confirmed CAP ... #Pneumonia #CAP