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Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
In COPD, decreases ... status • Won't Work ... trauma, surgery, excess ... intrathoracic procedure ... Ventilation #NIPPV #CPAP
Intraosseous (EZ-IO) Access in the Humeral Head of an adult

Rule of 45s:
- 45mm needle
- 45° angle
Intraosseous (EZ-IO ... ) Access in the ... #Management #IOAccess ... Intraosseous #Humerus #Procedure ... Line #Placement #Instructions
EZ-IO® Device Proximal
Humerus Identification
and Insertion Technique

Insertion:
 • Prepare the site by using antiseptic solution per institutional
EZ-IO® Device Proximal ... the needle set cap ... #Management #IOAccess ... Intraosseous #Humerus #Procedure ... Line #Placement #Instructions
Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Algorithm for Management ... (AECOPD) Obtain ... workup for alternate ... Assess severity ... #AECOPD #Algorithm
Instructions for the Modified Valsalva Maneuver for Treatment of Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)

1) In a semi-recumbent position,
Instructions for ... and perform a 15 second ... repeat once if no success ... SVT #Cardiology #Instructions ... #Procedure #Management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... - Endoscopic procedures ... OSA • Continue CPAP
Epinephrine (Epipen) Self-Administration Instructions

Demonstration of appropriate deployment of the (A) Epipen (released in 2008). For demonstration
Self-Administration Instructions ... Open the yellow cap ... is designed to work ... #Epinephrine #Procedure ... #Instructions #