4 results
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
- Bi-Level Positive ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... initiate breath, Anatomic ... #criticalcare # ... management
Parasternal Short Axis (PSAX) at the level of the Aortic Valve

Phased array transducer; parasternal short axis/indicator
Parasternal Short Axis (PSAX ... ) at the level of ... #Short #Axis #PSAX ... #echocardiogram ... #labeled #anatomy
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
plan - Deflate ... plan - Deflate ... Surgical management ... #pulmonary #criticalcare ... #airway #anatomy
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
or family - Ever ... of a difficult airway ... - Oral cavity/Airway ... - Cataract Plan ... medical and surgical management