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Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Positive Pressure Ventilation ... mortality), Other causes ... of respiratory ... nickmmark #NIVPPV #NonInvasive ... Positive #Pressure #Ventilation
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Noninvasive Positive ... Pressure Ventilation ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... @EmmGeezee #Noninvasive ... PositivePressure #Ventilation
Intraoperative Laryngospasm and Stridor - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

❶ Call for help and inform theatre
• Continue CPAP ... Consider other causes ... and ventilation ... negative-pressure pulmonary ... Laryngospasm #Stridor #Anesthesiology
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Community Acquired ... mechanical ventilation ... intubation or noninvasive ... ventilation ... Management #treatment #Pulmonary
Emergency Evacuation  - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Anaesthetised or sedated patient requires unplanned transfer because
. ❻ Breathing/ventilation ... • Mechanical ... ventilator or C-circuit ... Patient #Evacuation #Anesthesiology ... #Anesthesia #Intraoperative