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Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
in obstructive lung ... intrathoracic damage (pneumothorax ... #CPAP #BPAP #indications ... #criticalcare # ... management
In ARDS, we know that the lungs are so diffusely injured that the remaining total area
In ARDS, we know ... realize that in ARDS ... pathophysiology #diagnosis #management ... #ards #foamed # ... criticalcare #treatment
Hyperacute Hypoxemia - Workup and Management
Differential Diagnosis: Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary Edema, Mucous Plugging, Bronchospasm, Pulmonary Embolism,
Pulmonary Embolism, Pneumothorax ... Exam, POCUS (B-lines ... , lung sliding) ... High Flow • NIPPV ... #treatment #criticalcare
Pulmonary Pathology and Associated Lung Ultrasound Findings
Pneumothorax:
 - No lung sliding/barcode sign
 - Lung point (hard
Ultrasound Findings Pneumothorax ... bronchograms (atelectasis has ... Distress Syndrome (ARDS ... submassive PE) POCUS ... #POCUS #ultrasound
COVID-19 Intubation Checklist

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
 • Standard PPE
   • N95 or PAPR.
unavailable, disposable cap ... under-layer ideally long-cuffed ... Intubation #Checklist #SARSCoV2 ... #Management #CriticalCare
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in the Neonate

WHY CPAP? 
• Maintain airway patency 
• Helps avoid alveoli
Neonate WHY CPAP ... surfactant • Aids ... wall • Improves lung ... auscultate for signs of penumothorax ... #Neonate #Management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
If yes, any mention ... ACEi/ARBs - Hold ... OSA • Continue CPAP ... unless prior heart/lung ... medical and surgical management