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Treatment Algorithm for Pulmonary Hypertension

#Pulmonary #Hypertension #PAH #Treatment #Management #Algorithm #Medications
Treatment Algorithm ... #Pulmonary # ... Hypertension #PAH ... #Treatment #Management ... #Algorithm #Medications
Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm - Indications and Contraindications
Indications for NIV:
 • COPD - pH <7.35, pCO2
Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm ... - Indications and ... Ventilation #BiPAP #Algorithm ... #criticalcare # ... management #indications
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
Severe Asthma Exacerbation ... High pCO2 / low pH ... #Exacerbation #CriticalCare ... #pulmonary #ventilation ... #mechanical #management
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... failure (ie.. asthma ... Pt is DNI with indication ... #criticalcare # ... management
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Failure, Toxins/Medications ... • Obstructive: Pulmonary ... Differential #Diagnosis #criticalcare ... #algorithm #treatment ... #management
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Laryngeal and pulmonary ... : Testing EGD indications ... or impedance pH ... Laryngitis • Asthma ... Disease #diagnosis #management
Severe Influenza Checklist

Diagnostic tests 
 - Blood cultures x2 
 - Sputum gram stain & culture
only if other indication ... COPD/asthma or adrenal ... lab-confirmed influenza, pulmonary ... Influenza #Checklist #Management ... #CriticalCare