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Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
Severe Asthma Exacerbation ... wheezing OR poor air ... High pCO2 / low pH ... CriticalCare #pulmonary ... ventilation #mechanical #management
Persistent Air Leak (PAL) Management Algorithm

Persistent Air Leak = Air Leak > 5-7 days

Dr. Udit Chaddha
(PAL) Management ... #Leak #PAL #Prolonged ... #Management #Algorithm ... #Treatment #Pulmonary ... #Thoracic
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
(cardiogenic pulmonary ... failure (ie.. asthma ... excess facial hair ... #indications #criticalcare ... #management