3 results
A Non-Invasive approach to Respiratory Failure
 • COPD and Ventilatory Failure → NiPPV with Bi-level Settings
Bi-level Settings • CHF ... / Pulmonary Edema ... → NiPPV CPAP or ... #management #hypoxia ... #NIV
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
Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia (COP)

Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia Overview:
 • Idiopathic form of organizing pneumonia
 • formerly BOOP
legionella/strep, HIV ... COP DDX: • CAP ... glucocorticoids • Severe/ failure ... Pneumonia #COP #BOOP #pulmonary ... ILD #diagnosis #management