3 results
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
(cardiogenic pulmonary ... edema) • COPD exacerbation ... failure (ie.. asthma ... exacerbation) ... #criticalcare #management
Algorithm for Treatment of Chronic Thromboembolic Disease (CTEPH)
Initial Imaging for Screening - V/Q scan - 90-100%
Thromboembolic Disease (CTEPH ... 94-100% sp for CTEPH ... Angioplasty (BPA ... karanpdesai #cteph ... #management #algorithm
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
Severe Asthma Exacerbation ... Exacerbation: ... Prednisone • NIPPV: BiPAP ... CriticalCare #pulmonary ... ventilation #mechanical #management