4 results
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Inspiratory Positive Airway ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... initiate breath, Anatomic ... #indications #criticalcare ... #management
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in the Neonate

WHY CPAP? 
• Maintain airway patency 
• Helps avoid alveoli
Continuous Positive Airway ... • Maintain airway ... surfactant • Aids ... CPAP #Neonate #Management ... #ABCs #ABCDE #Peds
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
enables sustained airway ... Surgical management ... #differential #management ... #pulmonary #criticalcare ... #airway #anatomy
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
of a difficult airway ... murmur 3/6) - Pulmonary ... - Oral cavity/Airway ... ACEi/ARBs - Hold ... medical and surgical management