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Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
CPAP - Continuous ... failure (ie.. asthma ... Ventilation #NIPPV #CPAP ... #criticalcare # ... management
Oxygen Delivery Devices
1. Flow is a variable describing the movement of a volume of gas over
Oxygen Delivery Devices ... sealed systems (CPAP ... /BPAP/ventilator ... #Flow #Comparison ... #management #criticalcare
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
↓SpO2 • High work ... with increased work ... #Exacerbation #CriticalCare ... #pulmonary #ventilation ... #mechanical #management
Intraoperative Laryngospasm and Stridor - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

❶ Call for help and inform theatre
Remove airway devices ... laryngospasm. ❹ Give CPAP ... • Continue CPAP ... negative-pressure pulmonary ... #Workup