4 results
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
and mortality BPAP ... failure (ie.. asthma ... #CPAP #BPAP #indications ... #criticalcare # ... management
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
), Cardiogenic pulmonary ... Extubation to NIPPV ... Inability to protect airway ... a.k.a BiLevel, BiPAP ... Ventilation #diagnosis #management
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
Signs of a Severe ... Prednisone • NIPPV ... : BiPAP, Brief trial ... #pulmonary #ventilation ... #mechanical #management
HFNC compared to NIV
HFNC:
- Comfort - Higher comfort  Eating, drinking and speaking less impaired 
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less impaired - Airway ... application - Pulmonary ... highflownasalcannula #NIV #NIPPV ... #bipap #comparison ... #management