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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 ... Prednisone • NIPPV ... CriticalCare #pulmonary ... ventilation #mechanical #management
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
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
Hyperacute Hypoxemia - Workup and Management
Differential Diagnosis: Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary Edema, Mucous Plugging, Bronchospasm, Pulmonary Embolism,
Aspiration, Flash Pulmonary ... Bronchospasm, Pulmonary ... Alveolar Hemorrhage (DAH ... High Flow • NIPPV ... #treatment #criticalcare
Nasal Oxygen Delivery Devices
Nasal cannula can be used to deliver supplemental O2. Conventional nasal cannula are
compared to CNC or NIPPV ... reintubation after thoracic ... entrain ambient air ... Delivery #Devices #management ... #pulmonary #criticalcare