4 results
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
on chronic resp acidosis ... Post-extubation in high ... pneumothorax. esophageal injury ... Ventilation #NIPPV #CPAP ... #BPAP #indications
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) - Management Principles
Prerenal - Correct hemodynamic derangements:
 • If low preload →
Acute Kidney Injury ... preload → IV Fluids ... • If high preload ... → No specific treatment ... #Kidney #Injury
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
An acute rise or ... heart failure, neurologic ... kidney injury). ... Obstructive sleep apnea: CPAP ... Neurologic disorders
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
Pager Summary Indications ... (AIEOU): • A: Acidosis ... Intoxications (APAP ... High clearance achieved ... RRT #managment #nephrology