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Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
neuromuscular disease ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... neuromuscular dz) • Pt ... status • Won't Work ... #criticalcare #management
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
↓SpO2 • High work ... of breathing / ... of breathing ... #CriticalCare #pulmonary ... #management #treatment
SPONT - Spontaneous Breathing = Pressure Support Ventilation Summary
Basic Set Parameters:
  1) Pressure Support (PS)
Happening: - The pt ... Thus, the pt determines ... support. 0/6 = CPAP ... Pressure #Support #mechanical ... #Ventilation #pulmonary
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH)

Granulomatous Lesions comprising langerin-positive histiocytes and an inflammatory infiltrate can arise in virtually
PET-CT / MRI: Staging ... TREATMENT OPTIONS ... Smoking cessation is crucial ... in pulmonary LCH ... Histiocytosis #Diagnosis #Management