3 results
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
In COPD, decreases ... (cardiogenic pulmonary ... edema) • COPD ... or COPD) • Other ... #criticalcare #management
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
: • COPD exacerbation ... / remove mask, Risk ... Helmet, Full Face, Partial ... Ventilation #diagnosis #management ... #indications #pulmonary
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 ... the type of and indication ... days before Pulmonary ... medical and surgical management