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Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
exacerbation (↓ intubation ... ), Cardiogenic pulmonary ... secretions, Recent head/neck ... Ventilation #diagnosis #management ... #indications #pulmonary
Nasal Oxygen Delivery Devices
Nasal cannula can be used to deliver supplemental O2. Conventional nasal cannula are
Oxygen Delivery Devices ... rate of requiring intubation ... patients - Nick ... Oxygen #Delivery #Devices ... #management #pulmonary
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
• Excessive insulation ... ) • Surgical devices ... of a urological device ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup
Can’t Intubate, Can’t Oxygenate (CICO) - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
This is the last resort when
optimal airway management ... supraglottic airway device ... Prepare for Front of Neck ... CICO #Intubate #Intubation ... #Workup
Massive Hemoptysis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Definitions: 
   - Hemoptysis = bleeding from
Diagnosis and Management ... • Workup • General ... Argon Plasma by Nick ... #treatment #workup ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
CHF, decreases intubation ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... indication for intubation ... status • Won't Work ... #criticalcare #management
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Diagnosis and Management ... and Survey 4) Workup ... - Distended neck ... Tamponade - Pulmonary ... Shock #Diagnosis #Management
Mask Oxygen Delivery Devices

Simple Mask aka Hudson's Mask:
 • Flow 6-10 LPM
 • FiO2 35-50%
Face Tent:
Oxygen Delivery Devices ... • FiO2 ~80% Nick ... Oxygen #Delivery #Devices ... #management #pulmonary
Severe Heart Failure & Cardiogenic Shock - Management Checklist 
Evaluation 
 - EKG & echocardiography
Cardiogenic Shock - Management ... Consider BiPAP (vS intubation ... in cardiogenic pulmonary ... Organ failure — device ... HeartFailure #Cardiology #Management
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
Confirm airway device ... o Aspiration, pulmonary ... oedema; bronchial intubation ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management ... #Workup