6 results
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
and mortality BPAP ... mortality, LOS NIPPV Indications ... #BPAP #indications ... #criticalcare # ... management
Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm - Indications and Contraindications
Indications for NIV:
 • COPD - pH <7.35, pCO2
) Algorithm - Indications ... Contraindications Indications ... burns, Fixed upper airway ... #Algorithm #criticalcare ... #management #indications
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
Vasopressors and ... #Inotropes #management ... #criticalcare # ... summary #comparison ... #pharmacology #indications
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
, Free flowing IV ... Awake o Pre-Medication ... De-nitrogenation o Push medications ... intubation #checklist #criticalcare ... #airway #management
Atrial Fibrillation RVR - Medications
Diltiazem
 • Preferred in patients with chronic lung such as Asthma and
Fibrillation RVR - Medications ... digoxin added anyway ... Fibrillation #AFib #RVR #Medications ... #management #treatment ... #comparison #table
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
, Free flowing IV ... Awake o Pre-Medication ... De-nitrogenation o Push medications ... intubation #checklist #criticalcare ... #airway #management