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Parasternal Short Axis (PSAX) - Mid-Level View - Regional Wall Anatomy on POCUS Echocardiogram

Alberta Sono @UAlberta_Sono

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Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Spontaneous Time (a.k.a BiLevel
Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
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Noninvasive Ventilation Summary
Positive pressure ventilation that is delivered through a nasal, mask, or helmet interface and
air trapping • Bilevel ... oxygenation BIPAP - Bilevel
BiPAP Initiation Algorithm
Screen for contraindications:
 • Obtundation (unarousable)
 • Inability to wear a mask (wounds)
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