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AACE/ACE 2016 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Treatment Algorithm

Evaluate for causes of secondary osteoporosis

Correct calcium/vitamin D deficiency and address
AACE/ACE 2016 Postmenopausal ... , benefits and risks ... of medications ... #Osteoporosis #AACE ... #Management
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
), Cardiogenic pulmonary ... Inability to protect airway ... / remove mask, Risk ... Ventilation #diagnosis #management ... #indications #pulmonary
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... Post-extubation in high risk ... facial hair) • Risk ... #criticalcare # ... management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
of a difficult airway ... - Allergies to medications ... - Oral cavity/Airway ... algorithm to determine ... medical and surgical management
The Vortex is based on the principle that there are three ‘nonsurgical’ techniques to establish a
: use of a face ... management can ... mandated by an algorithm ... best efforts at all ... #visualaid #criticalcare
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
Pilot balloon ... consistent for all ... re-insertion due to risk ... Surgical management ... #pulmonary #criticalcare