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Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
& lower airway ... Positive Airway ... and mortality BPAP ... dyspnea NIPPV Contraindications ... #criticalcare #
Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm - Indications and Contraindications
Indications for NIV:
 • COPD - pH <7.35, pCO2
Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP ... Indications and Contraindications ... burns, Fixed upper airway ... #Ventilation #BiPAP ... #Algorithm #criticalcare
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
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 ... OSA • Continue CPAP