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Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
• Other acute respiratory ... dz) • Pt is DNI ... with indication ... hair) • Risk Of Clinical ... #criticalcare #
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Pressure Ventilation Indications ... exacerbation (↓ intubation ... Other causes of respiratory ... failure, DNI status ... #Ventilation #diagnosis
Simplified Airway Management Algorithm
Admittedly sacrificing some detail, this simplified airway management algorithm highlights the critical steps,
Simplified Airway ... highlights the critical ... assumes imminent respiratory ... of progressive intubation ... Simple #Management #CriticalCare
COVID-19 Hypoxia Management

Indication for endotracheal intubation?
Tolerating supplemental oxygen?
Consider HFNC
Not tolerating HFNC or HFNC is not available?
Consider
Management Indication ... Consider Indication ... Society of Critical ... Guidelines #respiratory ... management #schema #criticalcare
Bronchiolitis - Lower respiratory tract (bronchioles) 

Microbiology 
 • Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) (most commonl
Bronchiolitis - Lower respiratory ... Influenza virus Clinical ... Continuous positive airway ... • Endotracheal intubation ... Bronchiolitis #Diagnosis
Myasthenic Crisis Checklist - Myasthenia Gravis

Evaluation 
 - Chest X-ray and lung ultrasound (exclude other lung
- Intubation ... only if clinically ... Pyridostigmine - New diagnosis ... (vital signs, clinical ... Checklist #Management #CriticalCare
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis ... ventilation by either intubation ... aeruginosa Clinical ... in adults with clinically ... Pneumonia #CAP #Diagnosis
Basics of Waveform Capnography
Waveform capnography assesses ventilation by monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide
Can use measurement and morphology
different phases of respiratory ... pathophysiology CLINICAL ... of endotracheal intubation ... • Monitoring airway ... interpretation #patterns #diagnosis
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
Family engagement Critical ... will vary with clinical ... scenario / sedation indication ... Delirium #PAD #ICU #CriticalCare ... #diagnosis #management
In ARDS, we know that the lungs are so diffusely injured that the remaining total area
if you can get away ... pathophysiology #diagnosis ... #ards #foamed #criticalcare ... #treatment #respiratory ... #clinical