3 results
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
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
Delirium: assess (CAM-ICU ... Family engagement Critical ... will vary with clinical ... to facilitate extubation ... #CriticalCare #
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Pleuritic chest pain ... ventilation by either intubation ... or noninvasive ... aeruginosa Clinical ... (LR+ 7.6) • Hypothermia