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Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Algorithm for Management ... 2 (or complete respiratory ... Start supplemental oxygen ... #AECOPD #Algorithm ... #treatment #pulmonary
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Airway Pressure ... upper & lower airway ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... #indications #criticalcare ... #management
Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm - Indications and Contraindications
Indications for NIV:
 • COPD - pH <7.35, pCO2
and controlled oxygen ... Neuromuscular disease - Respiratory ... burns, Fixed upper airway ... #criticalcare # ... management #indications
High Flow Nasal Cannula
Putative beneficial mechanisms of high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) 
oxygen therapy. EELV, end-expiratory
cannula (HFNC) oxygen ... oxygen fraction ... #mechanisms #criticalcare ... #management # ... pulmonary
Medical Treatment Algorithm for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Initial medical treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Medical Treatment Algorithm ... Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary ... assessment test ... ; FEV1, forced expiratory ... #Algorithm #Management
The Vortex is based on the principle that there are three ‘nonsurgical’ techniques to establish a
the traditional algorithm-based ... management can ... mandated by an algorithm ... establish alveolar oxygen ... #visualaid #criticalcare
Severe Influenza Checklist

Diagnostic tests 
 - Blood cultures x2 
 - Sputum gram stain & culture
Diagnostic tests ... Resuscitation & respiratory ... lab-confirmed influenza, pulmonary ... Influenza #Checklist #Management ... #CriticalCare