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Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
↓SpO2 • High work ... - Abnormally normal ... with increased work ... #Exacerbation #CriticalCare ... #mechanical #management
Difficult Airway Algorithm

1. Assess the likelihood and clinical impact of basic management problems: 
 • Difficulty
Difficult Airway Algorithm ... Difficult mask ventilation ... of spontaneous ventilation ... Anesthesiology #Anesthesia ... #CriticalCare #
Weaning from the Ventilator - Algorithm
Setting up for extubation success
 • Decrease demand — correct metabolic
- Algorithm Setting ... long lasting pain meds ... #Algorithm #Extubation ... #CriticalCare # ... Management
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Positive Pressure Ventilation ... failure (ie.. asthma ... status • Won't Work ... #indications #criticalcare ... #management