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Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm - Indications and Contraindications
Indications for NIV:
 • COPD - pH <7.35, pCO2
Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm ... burns, Fixed upper airway ... observation) #NIV #Noninvasive ... Ventilation #BiPAP #Algorithm ... #criticalcare #
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Noninvasive Positive ... mortality, LOS NIPPV Indications ... Pt is DNI with indication ... @EmmGeezee #Noninvasive ... #criticalcare #
Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
: -The role of noninvasive ... -The goal of noninvasive ... -Serial evaluation ... #Management #CriticalCare ... RespiratorySupport #Selection #Algorithm
Overview of approach to brain death

Pursuing a diagnosis of brain death too early may lead to
Brain death evaluation ... #Diagnosis #CriticalCare ... #BrainDeath #Dead ... #Algorithm
Approach to using the perfusion scan in Brain Death Evaluation

Like any diagnostic test, a flow scan
in Brain Death Evaluation ... #Diagnosis #CriticalCare ... #NuclearMed #BrainDeath ... Perfusion #Scan #Algorithm
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk Evaluation ... of a difficult airway ... - Oral cavity/Airway ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... the type of and indication