4 results
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
and mortality BPAP ... altered mental status ... pneumothorax. esophageal injury ... #criticalcare # ... management
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
mortality), Other causes ... respiratory failure, DNI status ... Inability to protect airway ... / remove mask, ... Ventilation #diagnosis #management
The Vortex is based on the principle that there are three ‘nonsurgical’ techniques to establish a
use of a face mask ... If a best effort ... design, the Vortex uses ... management can ... #visualaid #criticalcare
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... of a difficult airway ... - Oral cavity/Airway ... determine if stress test ... medical and surgical management