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Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
in obstructive lung ... CHF, decreases intubation ... indication for intubation ... hair) • Risk Of Clinical ... #indications #criticalcare
Simplified Airway Management Algorithm
Admittedly sacrificing some detail, this simplified airway management algorithm highlights the critical steps,
highlights the critical ... steps, incorporates ... assumes imminent respiratory ... of progressive intubation ... Simple #Management #CriticalCare
Clinical manifestations of acute liver failure 

Brain: 
Hepatic encephalopathy,  
Cerebral edema,  
Intracranial hypertension,
Clinical manifestations ... liver failure Brain ... , Acute respiratory ... distress syndrome ... Signs #Symptoms #Diagnosis
In ARDS, we know that the lungs are so diffusely injured that the remaining total area
Same with lung stress ... pathophysiology #diagnosis ... #ards #foamed #criticalcare ... #treatment #respiratory ... #clinical
If your PIP and Plateau are both elevated then this indicates lung disease and decreased compliance
this indicates lung ... resistance #Diagnosis ... #CriticalCare # ... #PPlat #Peak #Inspiratory ... Pressure #Plateau #Differential
Acute Pharyngitis: Differential Diagnosis
Infectious:
 • Respiratory viruses (25-45%)
 • Group A Strep (5-15%)
 • Other bacteria:
Diagnosis Infectious ... : • Respiratory ... 45%) • Group A Strep ... Group C and G strep ... strain • Trauma (intubation
Myasthenic Crisis Checklist - Myasthenia Gravis

Evaluation 
 - Chest X-ray and lung ultrasound (exclude other lung
Chest X-ray and lung ... Phos), CBC with differential ... - Intubation ... Pyridostigmine - New diagnosis ... Checklist #Management #CriticalCare
Massive Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management
Definition: 150-600 mL over 24 hours
Differential Diagnosis:
 • Tracheobronchial:
Diagnosis Framework ... Alveolar Hemorrhage, Lung ... Indications for Intubation ... 2) Bad Lung Down ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
Bronchiolitis - Lower respiratory tract (bronchioles) 

Microbiology 
 • Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) (most commonl
Bronchiolitis - Lower respiratory ... Influenza virus Clinical ... distress (tachypnea ... • Endotracheal intubation ... Bronchiolitis #Diagnosis
Ventilator Troubleshooting Summary
High PIP, nl Pplat:
 - DDx: Tubing problem, Bronchospasm, Secretions
 - Next Steps: Check
DDx: Mainstem intubation ... DDx: Obstructive lung ... , Insufficient expiratory ... time - Next Steps ... Troubleshooting #diagnosis