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A Non-Invasive approach to Respiratory Failure
 • COPD and Ventilatory Failure → NiPPV with Bi-level Settings
Bi-level Settings • CHF ... / Pulmonary Edema ... @SkylerLentz #NonInvasive ... Respiratory #Failure #management
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
In CHF, decreases ... Indications: • CHF ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... patients (ie., CHF ... #criticalcare #management
Undifferentiated critical congenital heart disease: Patterns of Presentation 
Pink baby:
 • Presents at 1-6 mo
blood flow • HF ... if cardiac or pulmonary ... Pre/post ductal CCHD ... screens catch blue ... #Gray #Baby #Peds
Patients with CHD are exceptionally sensitive to the effects of bronchiolitis on their volume status
Four principles
Patients with CHD ... heart to improve pulmonary ... #Management #Peds ... #Pediatrics #CHD
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
murmur 3/6) - Pulmonary ... disease b) CHF ... Cataract Plan for Meds ... days before Pulmonary ... medical and surgical management