5 results
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
• Other acute respiratory ... indication for intubation ... intrathoracic procedure ... #indications #criticalcare ... #management
Nasal Oxygen Delivery Devices
Nasal cannula can be used to deliver supplemental O2. Conventional nasal cannula are
Oxygen Delivery Devices ... lower rates of re-intubation ... Oxygen #Delivery #Devices ... #management #pulmonary ... #criticalcare
Proposed Respiratory Support Algorithm in COVID19

The ‘intubate early’ paradigm, where patients who “fail” low flow oxygen
Proposed Respiratory ... us believe that intubation ... support #COVID19 #management ... #schema #criticalcare ... #hypoxia #failure
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Community Acquired ... Diagnosis and Management ... (LR + 2.7) • Hypoxia ... ventilation by either intubation ... #Diagnosis #Management
COVID-19 Intubations - Team Roles to Minimize Exposure

Respiratory Therapist is encouraged to stay outside the room
COVID-19 Intubations ... Minimize Exposure Respiratory ... Can enter if needed ... #Assignments #Management ... #CriticalCare #