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Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm - Indications and Contraindications
Indications for NIV:
 • COPD - pH <7.35, pCO2
Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP ... ) Algorithm - Indications ... observation) #NIV #Noninvasive ... #Ventilation #BiPAP ... #management #indications
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
), Cardiogenic pulmonary ... a.k.a BiLevel, BiPAP ... nickmmark #NIVPPV #NonInvasive ... Ventilation #diagnosis #management ... #indications #pulmonary
Noninvasive Ventilation Summary
Positive pressure ventilation that is delivered through a nasal, mask, or helmet interface and
Noninvasive Ventilation ... oxygenation BIPAP ... and patients' ability ... #Ventilation #management ... #pulmonary
BiPAP Initiation Algorithm
Screen for contraindications:
 • Obtundation (unarousable)
 • Inability to wear a mask (wounds)
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BiPAP Initiation ... Algorithm Screen ... unarousable) • Inability ... hemoptysis, Copious pulmonary ... #management
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
muscle use • Inability ... High pCO2 / low pH ... Prednisone • NIPPV: BiPAP ... #CriticalCare #pulmonary ... ventilation #mechanical #management