4 results
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
CPAP - Continuous ... and mortality BPAP ... failure (ie.. asthma ... Ventilation #NIPPV #CPAP ... #BPAP #indications
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
: • COPD exacerbation ... ), Cardiogenic pulmonary ... Nasal Modes: • CPAP ... #Ventilation #diagnosis ... #management #indications
Hypoxemia / Hypoxia - Rapid Response Management Algorithm

Stridor - Upper airway pathology:
 • Anaphylaxis
 • Foreign
Stridor - Upper airway ... pneumothorax, COPD ... /asthma • Pleural ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD ... #Diagnosis #Management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
of a difficult airway ... - Oral cavity/Airway ... OSA • Continue CPAP ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis