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Delayed Sequence Intubation (DSI) Algorithm #Managment #CriticalCare #Anesth #DSI #DelayedSequence #Intubation #Algorithm #ALiEM
Delayed Sequence Intubation ... (DSI) Algorithm ... #Managment #CriticalCare ... #Anesth #DSI #DelayedSequence ... #ALiEM
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
CHF, decreases intubation ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... dz) • Pt is DNI ... #indications #criticalcare ... #management
Nasal Oxygen Delivery Devices
Nasal cannula can be used to deliver supplemental O2. Conventional nasal cannula are
Oxygen Delivery Devices ... In hypoxemic respiratory ... Oxygen #Delivery #Devices ... #management #pulmonary ... #criticalcare
Protected Airway Intubation Pre-Brief Checklist - COVID19

1. ROLE ASSIGNMENT
2. PPE: Extended gloves, BLUE gown, N95, face
Protected Airway Intubation ... shield, bouffant cap ... ventilations, RSI ... Checklist #COVID19 #CriticalCare ... #Management
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
), Cardiogenic pulmonary ... Other causes of respiratory ... failure, DNI status ... Nasal Modes: • CPAP ... Ventilation #diagnosis #management
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Diagnosis and Management ... ventilation by either intubation ... Severity Index (PSI ... evidence) • PSI ... #treatment #Pulmonary