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COVID-19 Phenotypes - Implications for Respiratory Support Management

L Phenotype
 - Low Elastcnce (High Compliance)
 - Low
Respiratory Support Management ... Low Ventilation Perfusion ... Right-to-Left Shunt ... Variations #Diagnosis #Management ... #SARSCOV2
CPAP Troubleshooting Tips
1. Wrong size/style mask → try a different mask, nasal pillows
2. Trouble getting used
CPAP Troubleshooting ... tolerating forced air ... noise → check air ... BrighamChiefs #CPAP ... Troubleshooting #Tips #management
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Diagnosis and Management ... 1) or anatomic shunt ... Arterial blood gas (ABC ... older) on room air ... SpO2 > 88% • Management
Oxygen Delivery Devices
1. Flow is a variable describing the movement of a volume of gas over
Room air is 21% ... sealed systems (CPAP ... /BPAP/ventilator ... NRB) • Venturi Mask ... Flow #Comparison #management
COVID-19 Intubation Checklist

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
 • Standard PPE
   • N95 or PAPR.
unavailable, disposable cap ... using BVM: Hold mask ... Intubation #Checklist #SARSCoV2 ... #Management #CriticalCare
Protocol for Doffing PPE

Wash hands and remove visible bodily fluids/blood contaminants on the outer surfaces at
Remove powered air-purifying ... /mask (if used) ... hands and remove cap ... Removal #Checklist #Management ... #COVID19 #SARSCoV2
Awake Proning Instructions for Patients

Try to avoid lying flat on your back, instead lay on your
body get more air ... Westafer, DO, MPH, MS ... PatientInfo #Prone #Management ... #Coronavirus #SARSCOV2
Protocol for Donning PPE

Put on special work clothes and work shoes • Wash hands~ Put on
medical protective mask ... shield/powered air-purifying ... On #Checklist #Management ... #COVID19 #SARSCoV2
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... event, follow ACC ... indication of AC ... OSA • Continue CPAP ... medical and surgical management
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in the Neonate

WHY CPAP? 
• Maintain airway patency 
• Helps avoid alveoli
Neonate WHY CPAP ... and fit of the mask ... and hat to avoid air ... - Monitor HR. perfusion ... #Neonate #Management