3 results
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
CPAP - Continuous ... and mortality BPAP ... Ventilation #NIPPV #CPAP ... #criticalcare # ... management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Preoperative Risk ... Evaluation Major ... OSA • Continue CPAP ... medical and surgical management ... #Risk #Evaluation
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
Emergencies - OnePager Summary ... • Pilot balloon ... re-insertion due to risk ... Surgical management ... #pulmonary #criticalcare