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BiPAP titration in CHF
 - Mean airway pressure provides goodness 
 - Ramp up the ePAP
BiPAP titration ... BiPAP titration ... pressure supports the work ... CongestiveHeartFailure #Management ... #CriticalCare #
Hyperacute Hypoxemia - Workup and Management
Differential Diagnosis: Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary Edema, Mucous Plugging, Bronchospasm, Pulmonary Embolism,
Hyperacute Hypoxemia - Workup ... and Management ... Bronchospasm, Pulmonary Embolism ... #diagnosis #Management ... #treatment #criticalcare
Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
the patient's work ... -The choice of BiPAP ... -BiPAP should never ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #BiPAP #BiLevel
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
and mortality BPAP ... neuromuscular dz) • Pt ... status • Won't Work ... #indications #criticalcare ... #management
Massive Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management
Definition: 150-600 mL over 24 hours
Differential Diagnosis:
 • Tracheobronchial:
Framework and Management ... • Parenchymal: PNA ... Vascular: Pulmonary Embolism ... Coagulopathy Initial Management ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
↓SpO2 • High work ... with increased work ... Prednisone • NIPPV: BiPAP ... #Exacerbation #CriticalCare ... ventilation #mechanical #management
APRV - Overview 

Airway pressure release ventilation (APRV) uses prolonged periods of high continuous positive airway
APRV - Overview ... volutrauma, increased work ... MDaniyalHashmi1 #APRV #CriticalCare ... #Ventilation #Management ... AirwayPressureRelease #Overview
Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
Systemic Thrombolysis
 - Exclude contraindications.
 - Indications:
   - Massive PE (definite indication)
Pulmonary Embolism ... bleeding with tPA ... #Pulmonary #Embolism ... Treatment #AcutePE #Management ... #CriticalCare
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Shock Overview ... • PE, Tension ptx ... EmmGeezee #Shock #Classification ... #diagnosis #management ... #Overview #criticalcare
Shock Overview
A state of tissue hypoxia due to decreased or dysregulated oxygen delivery or extraction, resulting
Shock Overview ... • PE, Tension ptx ... EmmGeezee #Shock #Classification ... #diagnosis #management ... #Overview #criticalcare