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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 ... COPD, decreases intubation ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... #indications #criticalcare
Nasal Oxygen Delivery Devices
Nasal cannula can be used to deliver supplemental O2. Conventional nasal cannula are
In hypoxemic respiratory ... • Patients in respiratory ... distress generate ... Devices #management #pulmonary ... #criticalcare
Massive Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management
Definition: 150-600 mL over 24 hours
Differential Diagnosis:
 • Tracheobronchial:
Alveolar Hemorrhage, Lung ... Primary Vascular: Pulmonary ... Indications for Intubation ... 2) Bad Lung Down ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
Signs and Symptoms of Respiratory Distress Through the Years. 

#signs #symptoms #diagnosis #differential #neonatal #pediatrics #adult
and Symptoms of Respiratory ... signs #symptoms #diagnosis ... #differential # ... #adult #peds #pulmonary ... #respiratory #distress
Effect of Lung Recruitment and Titrated Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) vs Low PEEP on Mortality in
Titrated Positive End-Expiratory ... Patients With Acute Respiratory ... Distress Syndrome ... Postoperative #Pulmonary ... #CriticalCare
Main causes of diffuse parenchymal lung diseases.

#differential #algorithm #diagnosis #causes #DPLD #ILD #parenchymal #lung #diseases #pulmonary
diffuse parenchymal lung ... #differential #algorithm ... #diagnosis #causes ... #diseases #pulmonary ... #respiratory
Ventilator Troubleshooting Summary
High PIP, nl Pplat:
 - DDx: Tubing problem, Bronchospasm, Secretions
 - Next Steps: Check
DDx: Mainstem intubation ... DDx: Obstructive lung ... , Insufficient expiratory ... Troubleshooting #diagnosis ... #management #pulmonary
Asbestos - the range of possible effects on the respiratory tract

#Asbestos #sequelae #pulmonary #lungs #sideeffects #diagnosis
effects on the respiratory ... Asbestos #sequelae #pulmonary ... #lungs #sideeffects ... #diagnosis #differential
In ARDS, we know that the lungs are so diffusely injured that the remaining total area
Same with lung stress ... stress. ... pathophysiology #diagnosis ... #ards #foamed #criticalcare ... #treatment #respiratory
Balloon Visualization - Mechanical Ventilation Pressures - PIP, PPlat, PEEP

Peak Inspiratory Pressure (PIP): Dynamic pressure needed
fully inflate the lung ... forces of the lung ... #PPlat #PEEP #CriticalCare ... #Diagnosis #Balloon ... Pathophysiology #Pulmonary