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Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
Severe Asthma Exacerbation ... Signs of a Severe ... Asthma Exacerbation ... #CriticalCare # ... #mechanical #management
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Positive Pressure Ventilation ... edema) • COPD exacerbation ... PositivePressure #Ventilation ... #indications #criticalcare ... #management
Emergency Tracheostomy Management Algorithm - Patent Upper Airway

This algorithm assumes a potentially patent upper airway, meaning
Emergency Tracheostomy Management ... theoretically allow ventilation ... green bedhead sign ... #Management #CriticalCare
Emergency Laryngectomy Management

This algorithm is paired with the red bed-head sign and indicates that the patient
Emergency Laryngectomy Management ... the red bed-head sign ... insufflation without ventilation ... efficacious if ventilation ... #Management #CriticalCare