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Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Positive Pressure Ventilation ... Inability to protect airway ... Continuous positive airway ... nickmmark #NIVPPV #NonInvasive ... Positive #Pressure #Ventilation
Noninvasive Ventilation Summary
Positive pressure ventilation that is delivered through a nasal, mask, or helmet interface and
Noninvasive Ventilation ... of an invasive airway ... : • Preserves airway ... CO2 from upper airway ... close mouth #Noninvasive
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Noninvasive Positive ... Pressure Ventilation ... Inspiratory Positive Airway ... @EmmGeezee #Noninvasive ... PositivePressure #Ventilation
Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm - Indications and Contraindications
Indications for NIV:
 • COPD - pH <7.35, pCO2
Non-Invasive Ventilation ... burns, Fixed upper airway ... observation) #NIV #Noninvasive ... #Ventilation #BiPAP
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
of baseline Treatments ... trial Mechanical Ventilation ... control mode of ventilation ... • Initial ventilator ... mechanical #management #treatment
Balloon Visualization - Mechanical Ventilation Pressures - PIP, PPlat, PEEP

Peak Inspiratory Pressure (PIP): Dynamic pressure needed
Visualization - Mechanical Ventilation ... of the lung) Airway ... unless excessive airway ... Inspiratory Pause: Ventilator
Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
Overview of Ventilator ... APRV - Airway Pressure ... Release Ventilation ... @nickmmark #Ventilator ... #Modes #Ventilation
Resequenced Trauma Resuscitation Algorithm

Two categories of immediate life-threats in trauma:

1. Massive external hemorrhage

2. Critical airway compromise
Critical airway ... despite maximal noninvasive ... ventilation) b) ... dynamic airway ... disruption of airway
Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
: -The role of noninvasive ... -The goal of noninvasive ... HighFlow #NIPPV #Noninvasive ... #Ventilation #RespiratorySupport
Conventional vs Airway Pressure Release Ventilation (APRV) - Pressure Waveforms 
 - Dr. Josh Farkas @PulmCrit

#Diagnosis
Conventional vs Airway ... Pressure Release Ventilation ... PressureRelease #Ventilation