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Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
↓SpO2 • High work ... of breathing / ... #Exacerbation #CriticalCare ... #pulmonary #ventilation ... #mechanical #management
SPONT - Spontaneous Breathing = Pressure Support Ventilation Summary
Basic Set Parameters:
  1) Pressure Support (PS)
Happening: - The pt ... do some of the work ... Thus, the pt determines ... Pressure #Support #mechanical ... #Ventilation #pulmonary
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
neuromuscular disease ... neuromuscular dz) • Pt ... status • Won't Work ... #indications #criticalcare ... #management
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH)

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