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Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
CPAP - Continuous ... Positive Airway ... intrathoracic procedure ... #criticalcare # ... management
APRV - Overview 

Airway pressure release ventilation (APRV) uses prolonged periods of high continuous positive airway
Airway pressure ... high continuous positive ... therapy for severe ARDS ... #CriticalCare # ... Ventilation #Management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
of a difficult airway ... 4 Mets = Climbing ... - Endoscopic procedures ... OSA • Continue CPAP ... medical and surgical management