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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
(cardiogenic pulmonary ... edema) • COPD exacerbation ... status • Won't Work ... initiate breath, Anatomic ... #criticalcare #management
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure ... Indications: • COPD exacerbation ... ), Cardiogenic pulmonary ... 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
Posterior Elbow Dislocation
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated major joint in adults and the
dislocations occur posterolateral ... 80% occurring posterolateral ... Named based on anatomic ... Fractures (medial/lateral ... fracture • ED Management
APVcmv - Adaptive Pressure Ventilation - Controlled Mechanical Ventilation Summary
Most Similar to PRVC - Pressure Regulated
APVcmv - Adaptive Pressure ... Baseline pressure ... patients - The more work ... #Ventilation #management ... #pulmonary
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) and Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Definition: mean pulmonary-artery pressure > 25mmHg
pressure > 25mmHg ... thromboembolic material ... showing multiple bilateral ... pressure in patients ... Thromboendarterectomy #diagnosis #management
SPONT - Spontaneous Breathing = Pressure Support Ventilation Summary
Basic Set Parameters:
  1) Pressure Support (PS)
Parameters: 1) Pressure ... do some of the work ... means the patient ↑work ... vent & try again later ... #Ventilation #pulmonary
Noninvasive Ventilation Summary
Positive pressure ventilation that is delivered through a nasal, mask, or helmet interface and
Summary Positive pressure ... • Decreases work ... breathing by improving pulmonary ... #Ventilation #management ... #pulmonary
Antenatal Visits - Testing and Schedule
At Every Visit:	
 • Gestational Age	
 • BP
 • Maternal Weight
Age • BP • Maternal ... Protein Blood Work ... Stillbirth GDM Management ... - BW 1 hr later ... 36 weeks) • Anatomy