4 results
A Non-Invasive approach to Respiratory Failure
 • COPD and Ventilatory Failure → NiPPV with Bi-level Settings
/ Pulmonary Edema ... → NiPPV CPAP or ... Bi-level Settings • Pneumonia ... @SkylerLentz #NonInvasive ... #hypoxia #NIV
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Noninvasive Positive ... CPAP - Continuous ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... failure (ie.. asthma ... #criticalcare #management
Hypoxemia / Hypoxia - Rapid Response Management Algorithm

Stridor - Upper airway pathology:
 • Anaphylaxis
 • Foreign
Rapid Response Management ... hemorrhage • Pus: pneumonia ... • Water: pulmonary ... pneumothorax, COPD/asthma ... Matthew Ho, MD PhD
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
and Management ... (LR + 2.7) • Hypoxia ... intubation or noninvasive ... #Management #treatment ... #Pulmonary #Community