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Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Non-Invasive Positive ... head/neck surgery Interfaces ... Spontaneous Time (a.k.a BiLevel ... #NonInvasive #Positive ... indications #pulmonary #interfaces
Noninvasive Ventilation Summary
Positive pressure ventilation that is delivered through a nasal, mask, or helmet interface and
Ventilation Summary Positive ... mask, or helmet interface ... air trapping • Bilevel ... CPAP - Continuous positive ... positive airway
Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
CriticalCare #BiPAP #BiLevel ... #HFNC #HighFlow ... RespiratorySupport #Selection #Algorithm
Approaching a Difficult Colonoscopy - Scoping Summary
Risk factors for failed C-scope:
 • Incr Age
 • Female
rate • Fewer position ... time & manual pressure ... straightening devices and position ... time • Less position ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Mechanical ventilation in obese patients according to the i-STAR Algorithm
Intubate
 • Anticipate difficult airway management and
to the i-STAR Algorithm ... and non-invasive positive ... pressure ventilation ... increase in airway pressure ... patients #iSTAR #Algorithm
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Positive family ... Repeatedly normal blood pressure ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm