4 results
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
and mortality BPAP ... (cardiogenic pulmonary ... failure (ie.. asthma ... #BPAP #indications ... #criticalcare #management
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Pressure Ventilation Indications ... : • COPD exacerbation ... ), Cardiogenic pulmonary ... Ventilation #diagnosis #management ... #indications #pulmonary
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
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
murmur 3/6) - Pulmonary ... the type of and indication ... days before Pulmonary ... OSA • Continue CPAP ... medical and surgical management