4 results
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
- Bi-Level Positive ... status • Won't Work ... Ventilation #NIPPV #CPAP ... #criticalcare # ... management
The Liver Consult Primer - Guide to calling a consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
consult - 1-liner summary ... for admission (if ... on prior Liver/ ... disease work up ... of hypotension, shock
Admitting in the ICU - Checklist
VITALS: If bad, stop and go see the patient immediately; you
Admitting in the ... compare new to prior ... /management of shock ... note, discharge summary ... #criticalcare
Blastomycosis Summary

Pathogen: 
 • Dimorphic fungus - Blastomyces dermatitidis or Blastomyces gilchristii.
 • The fungus lives
Blastomycosis Summary ... , hunting, and camping ... adjacent to the focus ... pleural fluid, BAL, CSF ... Blastomycosis #diagnosis #management