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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 ... #NIPPV #CPAP #BPAP ... #criticalcare #management
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
• Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ... Prednisone • NIPPV: BiPAP ... Volume control mode ... #CriticalCare #pulmonary ... #management #treatment
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
Intoxications (APAP ... Fluid Overload (pulmonary ... liberation from ventilation ... machine CRRT Modes ... #CRRT #Modes #modalities