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Algorithm for Management of Acute Exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)

Obtain workup for alternate diagnoses and relevant comorbidities:
Algorithm for Management ... of Acute Exacerbation ... AECOPD) Obtain workup ... AECOPD #Algorithm #Management ... treatment #pulmonary
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Noninvasive Positive ... (cardiogenic pulmonary ... status • Won't Work ... @EmmGeezee #Noninvasive ... #criticalcare #management
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Indications: • COPD exacerbation ... ), Cardiogenic pulmonary ... nickmmark #NIVPPV #NonInvasive ... Ventilation #diagnosis #management ... #indications #pulmonary
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
Severe Asthma Exacerbation ... ↓SpO2 • High work ... with increased work ... #CriticalCare #pulmonary ... ventilation #mechanical #management
Noninvasive Ventilation Summary
Positive pressure ventilation that is delivered through a nasal, mask, or helmet interface and
Noninvasive Ventilation ... pressures • Decreases work ... close mouth #Noninvasive ... #Ventilation #management ... #pulmonary