4 results
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... failure (ie.. asthma ... for increased WOB ... facial hair) • Risk ... #criticalcare #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Evaluation Major ... of a difficult airway ... - Oral cavity/Airway ... disease b) CHF ... medical and surgical management
Patients with CHD are exceptionally sensitive to the effects of bronchiolitis on their volume status
Four principles
Patients with CHD ... heart to improve pulmonary ... normal saline so ... directs blood flow away ... #Management #Peds
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
Pilot balloon ... re-insertion due to risk ... Surgical management ... #differential #management ... #pulmonary #criticalcare