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Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
-The choice of BiPAP ... -BiPAP should never ... #CriticalCare #BiPAP ... BiLevel #HFNC #HighFlow ... RespiratorySupport #Selection #Algorithm
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
In CHF, decreases ... Indications: • CHF ... Post-extubation in high risk ... patients (ie., CHF ... facial hair) • Risk
STAGES of CHF (A, B, C, D), however, describe the severity of structural abnormalities that impair
STAGES of CHF (A ... Stage D CHF is frequently ... ventricular assist device ... Management #Cardiology #CHF ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk ... any modifiable risk ... Any implantable devices ... disease b) CHF ... event, follow ACC algorithm
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
and Management Algorithm ... to arm/jaw, CAD risk ... CP, Dyspnea, PE risk ... COPD, asthma, CF ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm
Approaching a Difficult Colonoscopy - Scoping Summary
Risk factors for failed C-scope:
 • Incr Age
 • Female
Scoping Summary Risk ... straightening devices ... Abdominal Compression Device ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
and Management Algorithm ... 6.5 % - Reduces Risk ... DM2 • High risk ... Pancreatic Disease (CF ... Targets #Management #algorithm
Severe Heart Failure & Cardiogenic Shock - Management Checklist 
Evaluation 
 - EKG & echocardiography
lungs - Consider BiPAP ... Organ failure — device ... #Checklist #CHF
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Patient Decision Aid

Page showing options, presenting probabilities, using statistics, and highlighting
Ventricular Assist Device ... ventricular assist device ... regarding benefits, risks ... presenting the risks ... VentricularAssistDevice #Management #CHF
COPD Management Algorithm - GOLD 2019 guidelines 

Categorize into COPD GOLD A-D -> Initiate first-line therapy
COPD Management Algorithm ... bronchodilators or change devices ... actually increases risk ... have a higher risk ... Management #Pulmonary #Algorithm