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COVID-19 Hypoxia Management

Indication for endotracheal intubation?
Tolerating supplemental oxygen?
Consider HFNC
Not tolerating HFNC or HFNC is not available?
Consider
COVID-19 Hypoxia ... CONSIDER: a trial of NIPPV ... #criticalcare # ... hypoxia #failure ... #algorithm #survivingsepsis
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
acidosis) • Post-extubation ... acute respiratory failure ... Chronic respiratory failure ... #indications #criticalcare ... #management
Nasal Oxygen Delivery Devices
Nasal cannula can be used to deliver supplemental O2. Conventional nasal cannula are
Oxygen Delivery Devices ... hypoxemic respiratory failure ... compared to CNC or NIPPV ... #management #pulmonary ... #criticalcare
Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
pneumonia vs. heart failure ... -BiPAP should never ... #Management #CriticalCare ... HFNC #HighFlow #NIPPV ... RespiratorySupport #Selection #Algorithm