3 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 ... #criticalcare # ... management
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
- Abnormally normal ... Prednisone • NIPPV: BiPAP ... #Exacerbation #CriticalCare ... #pulmonary #ventilation ... #mechanical #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
murmur 3/6) - Pulmonary ... neuroexam - Oral ... disease b) CHF ... OSA • Continue CPAP ... medical and surgical management