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Mechanical Ventilation in High Intracranial Pressure (ICP)
- Maintain PEEP < ICP
- Dealing with ICP
- HOB effect
Mechanical Ventilation ... on ICP - Post-intubation ... Management #Mechanical ... ICP #Elevated #management ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
Proposed Respiratory Support Algorithm in COVID19

The ‘intubate early’ paradigm, where patients who “fail” low flow oxygen
intubated and mechanically ... disease and not the mechanical ... us believe that intubation ... support #COVID19 #management ... #schema #criticalcare
Massive Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management
Definition: 150-600 mL over 24 hours
Differential Diagnosis:
 • Tracheobronchial:
Framework and Management ... Primary Vascular: Pulmonary ... Coagulopathy Initial Management ... Indications for Intubation ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
Nasal Oxygen Delivery Devices
Nasal cannula can be used to deliver supplemental O2. Conventional nasal cannula are
rate of requiring intubation ... Extubation to HFNC ... lower rates of re-intubation ... Delivery #Devices #management ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
Weaning from the Ventilator - Algorithm
Setting up for extubation success
 • Decrease demand — correct metabolic
Setting up for extubation ... • Optimize mechanics ... Ventilator #Algorithm #Extubation ... #CriticalCare # ... Management
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
CHF, decreases intubation ... COPD, decreases intubation ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... #indications #criticalcare ... #management
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
, Brief trial Mechanical ... #Exacerbation #CriticalCare ... #pulmonary #ventilation ... #mechanical #management
Ventilator Troubleshooting Summary
High PIP, nl Pplat:
 - DDx: Tubing problem, Bronchospasm, Secretions
 - Next Steps: Check
DDx: Mainstem intubation ... Troubleshooting #diagnosis #management ... #pulmonary #mechanical
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
bradyarrhythmias • Mechanical ... embolism or severe pulmonary ... hypertension • Mechanical ... types #diagnosis #management ... #criticalcare #
Volume Assist/Control Mechanical Ventilation
How does this mode work?
 • Delivers a set volume of air with
Assist/Control Mechanical ... match their pre-intubation ... assistcontrol #mechanical ... ventilation #AC #criticalcare ... #pulmonary