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Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... clear secretions, altered ... status • Won't Work ... #criticalcare # ... management
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
mortality), Other causes ... airway / remove mask ... Nasal Modes: • CPAP ... nickmmark #NIVPPV #NonInvasive ... Ventilation #diagnosis #management
Acute Altered Mental Status - Rapid Response Management

1) Ask while en route: vitals, hyper/hypoactive, POC glucose,
Acute Altered Mental ... 1) Ask while ... Diagnosis and Workup ... the underlying cause ... #criticalcare #
Noninvasive Ventilation Summary
Positive pressure ventilation that is delivered through a nasal, mask, or helmet interface and
Noninvasive Ventilation ... through a nasal, mask ... pressures • Decreases work ... improves ventilation CPAP ... #Ventilation #management
Intraoperative Laryngospasm and Stridor - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

❶ Call for help and inform theatre
oxygen and face mask ... • Continue CPAP ... negative-pressure pulmonary ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
extremities, fatigue, altered ... with presence of pulmonary ... the determined cause ... differential #algorithm #management ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare