6 results
BiPAP titration in CHF
 - Mean airway pressure provides goodness 
 - Ramp up the ePAP
pressure supports the work ... breathing (equal to iPAP-ePAP ... CongestiveHeartFailure #Management ... #CriticalCare # ... Cardiology
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
and IPAP. ... status • Won't Work ... #NIPPV #CPAP #BPAP ... #indications #criticalcare ... #management
Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
Systemic Thrombolysis
 - Exclude contraindications.
 - Indications:
   - Massive PE (definite indication)
Pulmonary Embolism ... - 2% risk of ICH ... bleeding with tPA ... Treatment #AcutePE #Management ... #CriticalCare
COVID-19 Intubation Checklist

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
 • Standard PPE
   • N95 or PAPR.
Medications & pre-planned ... include: • BiPÅP ... • If using BiPÅP ... Checklist #SARSCoV2 #Management ... #CriticalCare #
Oxygen Delivery Devices
1. Flow is a variable describing the movement of a volume of gas over
variable and fixed - indicating ... sealed systems (CPAP ... /BPAP/ventilator ... Flow #Comparison #management ... #criticalcare
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6th ED
ICU-card
«ICU, Formulas & Drugs»
HEMODYNAMIC PATTERNS
Condition
SAP
CVP

PAP PCWP

CO C(a-v)02 PVR

SVR
Hypovolemic shock
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Cardiogenic shock
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1
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1

1
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Septic shock
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↓
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↓
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↓
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Cardiac Tamponade
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1
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