4 results
BiPAP titration in CHF
 - Mean airway pressure provides goodness 
 - Ramp up the ePAP
Could also use CPAP ... breathing (equal to iPAP-ePAP ... CongestiveHeartFailure #Management ... #CriticalCare # ... Cardiology
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
IPAP can help generate ... and mortality BPAP ... and IPAP. ... #criticalcare # ... management
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
to protect airway ... Nasal Modes: • CPAP ... Spontaneous Time (a.k.a BiLevel ... , BiPAP) • AVAPS ... Ventilation #diagnosis #management
Noninvasive Ventilation Summary
Positive pressure ventilation that is delivered through a nasal, mask, or helmet interface and
improves ventilation CPAP ... Supports oxygenation BIPAP ... - Bilevel positive ... and patients' ability ... #Ventilation #management