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Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Pressure Ventilation ... status • Won't Work ... PositivePressure #Ventilation ... #indications #criticalcare ... #management
Noninvasive Ventilation Summary
Positive pressure ventilation that is delivered through a nasal, mask, or helmet interface and
Summary Positive ... through a nasal, mask ... invasive airway (such as ... pressures • Decreases work ... #management #pulmonary
Patients with CHD are exceptionally sensitive to the effects of bronchiolitis on their volume status
Four principles
Patients with CHD ... Anxiolysis to improve work ... /kg. 4.Avoid positive ... pressure ventilation ... #Management #Peds
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
Shock, SBP <90, AMS ... Pads in AP position ... sedative & pain medication ... bradycardia #diagnosis #differential ... #management #cardiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... - Allergies to medications ... disease b) CHF ... OSA • Continue CPAP ... medical and surgical management