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Anatomical Differences Between Pediatric and Adult Airways 
Pediatric airway is... 
• Proportionally smaller larynx 
• Narrowest
Pediatric and Adult ... Risk of mainstem intubation ... #Pediatric #Adult ... Differences #Anatomical #CriticalCare ... #Intubation #Diagnosis
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Noninvasive Positive ... dz) • Pt is DNI ... hair) • Risk Of Clinical ... @EmmGeezee #Noninvasive ... #indications #criticalcare
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
exacerbation (↓ intubation ... respiratory failure, DNI ... Inability to protect airway ... nickmmark #NIVPPV #NonInvasive ... #Ventilation #diagnosis
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis ... ventilation by either intubation ... or noninvasive ... be initiated in adults ... with clinically