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Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
↓SpO2 • High work ... with increased work ... of baseline Treatments ... #CriticalCare # ... pulmonary #ventilation
Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Management of Acute Exacerbation ... AECOPD) Obtain workup ... culture if frequent exacerbations ... Algorithm #Management #Exacerbation ... #treatment #pulmonary
Hyperacute Hypoxemia - Workup and Management
Differential Diagnosis: Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary Edema, Mucous Plugging, Bronchospasm, Pulmonary Embolism,
Hyperacute Hypoxemia - Workup ... Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary ... Bronchospasm, Pulmonary ... diagnosis #Management #treatment ... #criticalcare
Massive Hemoptysis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Definitions: 
   - Hemoptysis = bleeding from
Workup • General ... Diagnosis #Management #treatment ... #workup #pulmonary ... #criticalcare
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Indications: • CHF exacerbation ... (cardiogenic pulmonary ... edema) • COPD exacerbation ... status • Won't Work ... #indications #criticalcare
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
and Survey 4) Workup ... Tamponade - Pulmonary ... Management #Summary #criticalcare ... #treatment #workup
Volume Assist/Control Mechanical Ventilation
How does this mode work?
 • Delivers a set volume of air with
does this mode work ... • Need to make sure ... You will also need ... ventilation #AC #criticalcare ... #pulmonary
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
with presence of pulmonary ... & Dry) is the treatment ... These patients need ... & Dry” is the treatment ... heartfailure #chf #criticalcare
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
ECF and ICF both work ... reality, we actually need ... #foamed #criticalcare ... management #diagnosis #treatment