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Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV ... Inspiratory Positive Airway ... failure (ie.. asthma ... #indications #criticalcare ... #management
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
Signs of a Severe ... Asthma Exacerbation ... Prednisone • NIPPV ... #Exacerbation #CriticalCare ... ventilation #mechanical #management
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
to Tracheostomy Emergencies ... Insert finger into stoma ... Surgical management ... #differential #management ... #pulmonary #criticalcare