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High Flow Nasal Cannula
Putative beneficial mechanisms of high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) 
oxygen therapy. EELV, end-expiratory
nasal cannula (HFNC ... ) oxygen therapy ... #mechanisms #criticalcare ... #management # ... pulmonary
COVID-19 Hypoxia Management

Indication for endotracheal intubation?
Tolerating supplemental oxygen?
Consider HFNC
Not tolerating HFNC or HFNC is not available?
Consider
COVID-19 Hypoxia Management ... Tolerating supplemental oxygen ... Guidelines #respiratory ... #schema #criticalcare ... hypoxia #failure #algorithm
Difficult Airway Algorithm

1. Assess the likelihood and clinical impact of basic management problems: 
 • Difficulty
Algorithm 1. ... deliver supplemental oxygen ... induction of general anesthesia ... #algorithm #Anesthesiology ... #Anesthesia #CriticalCare
Nasal Oxygen Delivery Devices
Nasal cannula can be used to deliver supplemental O2. Conventional nasal cannula are
Nasal Oxygen Delivery ... • Patients in respiratory ... nickmmark #Nasal #Oxygen ... Delivery #Devices #management ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
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
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
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
complications from anesthesia ... of a difficult airway ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... determine if stress test ... medical and surgical management