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Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
-The choice of BiPAP ... -BiPAP should never ... #CriticalCare #BiPAP ... #BiLevel #HFNC
Oxygen Delivery Methods
 • Nasal Cannula
 • Nonrebreather Mask
 • Non-Invasive Ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP)
 • Venturi Mask
Ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP ... Delivery #Methods #devices
Parasternal Short Axis (PSAX) - Mid-Level View - Regional Wall Anatomy on POCUS Echocardiogram

Alberta Sono @UAlberta_Sono

#PSAX
Wall Anatomy on POCUS ... UAlberta_Sono #PSAX #MidLevel ... Wall #Anatomy #POCUS
Oxygen Delivery Devices
1. Flow is a variable describing the movement of a volume of gas over
Oxygen Delivery Devices ... oxygen delivery device ... Variable devices ... Devices delivering ... systems (CPAP/BPAP
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Spontaneous Time (a.k.a BiLevel ... , BiPAP) • AVAPS
CPAP Troubleshooting Tips
1. Wrong size/style mask → try a different mask, nasal pillows
2. Trouble getting used
forced air → use device ... feature, or even BiPAP ... Unintentionally removing device ... check air filter, device
ASD Occluder Device on Echocardiogram

Dr. Erik Rafflenbeul @KardiologieHH

#ASD #Occluder #Device #Echocardiogram #clinical #POCUS #cardiology #a4c #Figure8
ASD Occluder Device ... ASD #Occluder #Device ... Echocardiogram #clinical #POCUS
BiPAP Initiation Algorithm
Screen for contraindications:
 • Obtundation (unarousable)
 • Inability to wear a mask (wounds)
 •
BiPAP Initiation ... amzn.to/3rEtbK8 #BiPAP ... #BiLevel #Initiation
Noninvasive Ventilation Summary
Positive pressure ventilation that is delivered through a nasal, mask, or helmet interface and
air trapping • Bilevel ... Supports oxygenation BIPAP ... - Bilevel positive
Severe Heart Failure & Cardiogenic Shock - Management Checklist 
Evaluation 
 - EKG & echocardiography
lungs - Consider BiPAP ... Organ failure — device