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

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Positive Pressure Ventilation ... Inspiratory Positive Airway ... PositivePressure #Ventilation ... #indications #criticalcare ... #management
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
Adjunctive therapies: IV ... Heliox, Ketamine, IV ... Prednisone • NIPPV: BiPAP ... #Exacerbation #CriticalCare ... #mechanical #management
Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
Overview of Ventilator ... APRV - Airway Pressure ... Release Ventilation ... #CriticalCare # ... Comparison #Management
HFNC compared to NIV
HFNC:
- Comfort - Higher comfort  Eating, drinking and speaking less impaired 
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less impaired - Airway ... Lower risk - Skin ... #NIPPV #bipap ... #comparison # ... management
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
, Free flowing IV ... Video scope, LMA, Ventilator ... POST INTUBATION MANAGEMENT ... intubation #checklist #criticalcare ... #airway #management
Oxygen Delivery Devices
1. Flow is a variable describing the movement of a volume of gas over
understand: Minute Ventilation ... systems (CPAP/BPAP ... /ventilator) deliver ... Devices #Flow #Comparison ... #management #criticalcare
Post Proning Nursing Checklist
Head/Face: 
 - Check ETT/tracheostomy is accessible/not kinked (ETT cm at teeth …..)
between ETT and ventilator ... and patient’s skin ... No peripheral IV ... #Post #Prone #CriticalCare ... #Management
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
, Free flowing IV ... Video scope, LMA, Ventilator ... POST INTUBATION MANAGEMENT ... intubation #checklist #criticalcare ... #airway #management