7 results
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Positive Pressure Ventilation ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... dz) • Pt is DNI ... #indications #criticalcare ... #management
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Video scope, LMA, Ventilator ... o Approach: RSI ... / DSI / Awake ... MANAGEMENT o ... #checklist #criticalcare
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Positive Pressure Ventilation ... exacerbation (↓ intubation ... Other causes of respiratory ... failure, DNI status ... #diagnosis #management
Protected Airway Intubation Pre-Brief Checklist - COVID19

1. ROLE ASSIGNMENT
2. PPE: Extended gloves, BLUE gown, N95, face
Protected Airway Intubation ... filter, NO manual ventilations ... , RSI, use VL, discuss ... Checklist #COVID19 #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 ... rate of requiring intubation ... #management #pulmonary ... #criticalcare
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Video scope, LMA, Ventilator ... o Approach: RSI ... / DSI / Awake ... MANAGEMENT o ... #checklist #criticalcare
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

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