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BiPAP titration in CHF
 - Mean airway pressure provides goodness 
 - Ramp up the ePAP
in CHF - Mean airway ... achieve high mean airway ... breathing (equal to iPAP-ePAP ... CongestiveHeartFailure #Management ... #CriticalCare #
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
& lower airway ... acidosis) • Post-extubation ... #BPAP #indications ... #criticalcare # ... management
Protected Airway Intubation Checklist - COVID19

Preparation
Pre-Oxygenation
Intubation
Post-Intubation

Dr. Christopher Hicks @HumanFact0rz

#Protected #Airway #Intubation #Checklist #COVID19 #CriticalCare #Management
Protected Airway ... Pre-Oxygenation Intubation Post-Intubation ... #Protected #Airway ... Checklist #COVID19 #CriticalCare ... #Management
First10EM Post Intubation Checklist
#Management #Airway #CriticalCare #PostIntubation #Checklist #First10EM
First10EM Post Intubation ... Checklist #Management ... #Airway #CriticalCare
Simplified Airway Management Algorithm
Admittedly sacrificing some detail, this simplified airway management algorithm highlights the critical steps,
Management Algorithm ... management algorithm ... incorporates only the most ... Simplified #Simple #Management ... #CriticalCare
Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Positive airway pressure therapy
   → Positive pharyngeal transmural pressure
Apnea Positive airway ... improvement to PAP ... surgery → Most ... refractory to CPAP ... SleepApnea #Treatment #management
ETT depth may be predicted based on the patient’s height.  This has been validated among
volume to your airway ... two aspects of post-intubation ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #Intubation #Airway
Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm - Indications and Contraindications
Indications for NIV:
 • COPD - pH <7.35, pCO2
Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP ... burns, Fixed upper airway ... #Ventilation #BiPAP ... #Algorithm #criticalcare ... #management #indications
Enteral Nutrition - ICU One Pager
 • When to start enteral feeds
 • When NOT to
Nasal, Gastric, Post-pyloric ... Enteral #Nutrition #criticalcare ... #icu #pharmacology ... #diagnosis #management
Post Intubation Checklist
Airway
 - Inflate balloon 
 - Note tube depth 
 - Secure the tube
Post Intubation ... Checklist Airway ... PostIntubation #Checklist #CriticalCare ... #ABCs #Management