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Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm - Indications and Contraindications
Indications for NIV:
 • COPD - pH <7.35, pCO2
Indications and Contraindications ... and somnolent Contraindications ... burns, Fixed upper airway ... BiPAP #Algorithm #criticalcare ... #indications #contraindications
Protected Airway Intubation Pre-Brief Checklist - COVID19

1. ROLE ASSIGNMENT
2. PPE: Extended gloves, BLUE gown, N95, face
Protected Airway ... Pre-Brief Checklist - COVID19 ... >6L NP or 40% O2 ... Intubation #Checklist #COVID19 ... #CriticalCare #
COVID-19 patient Extubation
Objective: Extubation of a suspected COVID-19 patient whilst minimising aersolisation of virus particles. Orly
COVID-19 patient ... extubate on theatre table ... List) 4) Clear airway ... Oropharyngeal airway ... Checklist #Supplies #CriticalCare
Possible approach to empiric anticoagulation in COVID-19

Is D-dimer above '"1,000-2,000 ng/ml?
Contraindication to anticoagulation?
Check fibrinogen level and/or
in COVID-19 ... Contraindication ... to anticoagulation ... #COVID19 #management ... #schema #criticalcare
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
of a difficult airway ... stairs, brisk 4 mph ... - Oral cavity/Airway ... Stable patients ... Anticoagulation