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Hypoxemia / Hypoxia - Rapid Response Management Algorithm

Stridor - Upper airway pathology:
 • Anaphylaxis
 • Foreign
Hypoxemia / Hypoxia ... pneumothorax, COPD/asthma ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD ... Sophia_Hayes_MD #Hypoxemia ... #Hypoxia #differential
A Non-Invasive approach to Respiratory Failure
 • COPD and Ventilatory Failure → NiPPV with Bi-level Settings
to Respiratory Failure ... Bi-level Settings • CHF ... / Pulmonary Edema ... → NiPPV CPAP or ... #management #hypoxia
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... acute respiratory failure ... (ie.. asthma exacerbation ... Ventilation #NIPPV #CPAP ... #criticalcare #management
Asthma vs COPD Presentation and Diagnosis
Asthma:
 • Epidemiology: Age usually < 45, History (personal or family)
abnormal spirometry - FEV1 ... of right heart failure ... Hyperresonance, Hypoxemia ... abnormal spirometry - FEV1 ... comparison #Diagnosis #pulmonary