4 results
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... failure (ie.. asthma ... neuromuscular dz) • Pt ... status • Won't Work ... #criticalcare #management
ASV - Adaptive Support Ventilation Summary
Basic Set Parameters:
  1) Target MV (80-120%)
  2) PEEP
lowest amount of work ... no significant pulmonary ... with ARDS, COPD, asthma ... different mode - If pt ... Adaptive #Support #Mechanical
Noninvasive Ventilation Summary
Positive pressure ventilation that is delivered through a nasal, mask, or helmet interface and
Noninvasive Ventilation ... sedation • Increases functional ... pressures • Decreases work ... #Ventilation #management ... #pulmonary
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH)

Granulomatous Lesions comprising langerin-positive histiocytes and an inflammatory infiltrate can arise in virtually
now classified as ... PET-CT / MRI: Staging ... to assess organ function ... Smoking cessation is crucial ... Histiocytosis #Diagnosis #Management