5 results
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
in obstructive lung ... CHF, decreases intubation ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... increased WOB, dyspnea ... #criticalcare #management
COVID-19 - A Seattle Intensivist's One-Page Cheat-Sheet on COVID-19 v2.7 Updated March 26 2020

(v2.7) incorporating newer
-2, 2019 Novel Coronavirus ... worldwide numbers) • Incubation ... illness) • 20-40% dyspnea ... Cheatsheet #Diagnosis #Management ... #Summary #SARSCoV2
Ventilator Troubleshooting Summary
High PIP, nl Pplat:
 - DDx: Tubing problem, Bronchospasm, Secretions
 - Next Steps: Check
Troubleshooting Summary ... DDx: Mainstem intubation ... DDx: Obstructive lung ... Troubleshooting #diagnosis #management ... #pulmonary #mechanical
Amiodarone Induced Lung Toxicity Summary

Who?
• 5% of patients
• Dose ≥ 400 mg per day

How?  Possible
Amiodarone Induced Lung ... Toxicity Summary ... toxicity (e.g., acute respiratory ... Dyspnea 3. ... #diagnosis #management
Endocarditis Summary

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV substance use
• IV catheter
• Recent
Endocarditis Summary ... verrucous) • Lung ... Heart Failure • Dyspnea ... Cerebral > Splenic, pulmonary ... #cardiology