4 results
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Pressure Ventilation ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... failure (ie.. asthma ... #NIPPV #CPAP #BPAP ... #criticalcare #management
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Ventilation Indications ... Nasal Modes: • CPAP ... #NonInvasive #Positive ... #Pressure #Ventilation ... #diagnosis #management
Noninvasive Ventilation Summary
Positive pressure ventilation that is delivered through a nasal, mask, or helmet interface and
Noninvasive Ventilation ... CPAP - Continuous ... close mouth #Noninvasive ... #Ventilation #management ... #pulmonary
Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) - Diagnosis and Management

Pneumonia Signs/Symptoms:
 • Confusion/disorientation (LR + 1.9)
 • Cough
Diagnosis and Management ... intubation or noninvasive ... ventilation ... be initiated in adults ... #treatment #Pulmonary