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Balloon Visualization - Mechanical Ventilation Pressures - PIP, PPlat, PEEP

Peak Inspiratory Pressure (PIP): Dynamic pressure needed
- PIP, PPlat, PEEP ... of the lung) Airway ... unless excessive airway ... #CriticalCare # ... Pathophysiology #Pulmonary
Auto-PEEP 
What is Auto-PEEP?
 • Progressive air trapping & dynamic hyperinflation → ↑Palv at end expiration
to expiratory airway ... maneuver on the ventilator ... • Decrease airway ... #pulmonary #diagnosis ... #management #criticalcare
COVID-19 Intubation Checklist

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
 • Standard PPE
   • N95 or PAPR.
Procedure • Most ... cuff prior to ventilation ... Post-procedure ... Josh Farkas @pulmcrit ... SARSCoV2 #Management #CriticalCare
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Positive Pressure Ventilation ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... intrathoracic procedure ... PositivePressure #Ventilation ... #indications #criticalcare
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP ... Video scope, LMA, Ventilator ... Sedation plan o Ventilator ... intubation #checklist #criticalcare ... #procedure
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP ... Video scope, LMA, Ventilator ... Sedation plan o Ventilator ... intubation #checklist #criticalcare ... #procedure