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Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
in obstructive lung ... - Bi-Level Positive ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... ., CHF or COPD) ... #criticalcare #management
Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
CBC, vitamin D level ... stain and culture if ... ventilated • CXR, Lung ... SARS-CoV-2 (or complete ... #treatment #pulmonary
Severe Heart Failure & Cardiogenic Shock - Management Checklist 
Evaluation 
 - EKG & echocardiography
and/or digoxin level ... 1 — Treat the lungs ... - Consider BiPAP ... edema - Large effusion ... #Checklist #CHF
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
absence of intrinsic lung ... on radioactive lung ... or pulmonary angiography ... supplemental oxygen if ... HPS features - Complete
Patients with CHD are exceptionally sensitive to the effects of bronchiolitis on their volume status
Four principles
blood flow to the lungs ... heart to improve pulmonary ... it most, even if ... #Management #Peds ... #Pediatrics #CHD
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
or family - Ever ... murmur 3/6) - Pulmonary ... disease b) CHF ... unless prior heart/lung ... medical and surgical management
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in the Neonate

WHY CPAP? 
• Maintain airway patency 
• Helps avoid alveoli
wall • Improves lung ... abdominal distension if ... #Neonate #Management ... #ABCs #ABCDE #Peds ... #Pediatrics