5 results
Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
: -The role of noninvasive ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #Ventilation #RespiratorySupport ... #Selection #Algorithm ... #PulmCrit
Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm - Indications and Contraindications
Indications for NIV:
 • COPD - pH <7.35, pCO2
(BiPAP) Algorithm ... burns, Fixed upper airway ... observation) #NIV #Noninvasive ... #Algorithm #criticalcare ... #management #indications
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Noninvasive Positive ... Pressure Ventilation ... altered mental status ... #indications #criticalcare ... #management
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
of generalized status ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare # ... Refractory #Seizures #Algorithm ... #PulmCrit
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... maintain ABC (airway ... Epilepticus #seizure #Management ... #neurology #pediatrics ... #peds #algorithm