5 results
Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
Approach to Selecting ... the patient's work ... CriticalCare #BiPAP #BiLevel ... RespiratorySupport #Selection ... #Algorithm #PulmCrit
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
mortality), Other causes ... head/neck surgery Interfaces ... Spontaneous Time (a.k.a BiLevel ... nickmmark #NIVPPV #NonInvasive ... indications #pulmonary #interfaces
Causes of Approach to Altered Level of Consciousness - Workup
Clinical Exam - Focal
 • Trauma
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Causes of Approach ... Consciousness - Workup ... • See Imaging Section ... Refer to Blood Work ... #algorithm #Causes
Noninvasive Ventilation Summary
Positive pressure ventilation that is delivered through a nasal, mask, or helmet interface and
Noninvasive Ventilation ... mask, or helmet interface ... pressures • Decreases work ... air trapping • Bilevel ... close mouth #Noninvasive
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Algorithm for the ... Causes of acute ... surgery or ileal resection ... Diarrhea #management #algorithm ... #workup #diagnosis