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Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Noninvasive Positive ... Pressure Ventilation ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... #indications #criticalcare ... #management
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Positive Pressure Ventilation ... ), Cardiogenic pulmonary ... Nasal Modes: • CPAP ... nickmmark #NIVPPV #NonInvasive ... #diagnosis #management
Noninvasive Ventilation Summary
Positive pressure ventilation that is delivered through a nasal, mask, or helmet interface and
Noninvasive Ventilation ... CPAP - Continuous ... close mouth #Noninvasive ... #Ventilation #management ... #pulmonary
Shock Types - Classification
State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Types - Classification ... dyspnea, cold clammy skin ... embolism or severe pulmonary ... types #diagnosis #management ... #criticalcare #
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Diagnosis and Management ... intubation or noninvasive ... ventilation ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #treatment #Pulmonary
Percutaneous Dilational Tracheostomy - Procedure Instructions Checklist
Tracheostomy is to establish a definitive surgical opening into the
2 cm vertical skin ... connected to the ventilator ... #Tracheostomy #criticalcare ... #pulmonary #checklist ... #management #procedure