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Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
Approach to Selecting ... monitoring ABG values ... ), not the ABG values ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #Algorithm #PulmCrit
Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm - Indications and Contraindications
Indications for NIV:
 • COPD - pH <7.35, pCO2
Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP ... ) Algorithm - Indications ... observation) #NIV #Noninvasive ... #Ventilation #BiPAP ... #management #indications
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
airway / remove mask ... a.k.a BiLevel, BiPAP ... nickmmark #NIVPPV #NonInvasive ... Ventilation #diagnosis #management
BiPAP Initiation Algorithm
Screen for contraindications:
 • Obtundation (unarousable)
 • Inability to wear a mask (wounds)
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BiPAP Initiation ... Algorithm Screen ... Inability to wear a mask ... amzn.to/3rEtbK8 #BiPAP ... #management
Noninvasive Ventilation Summary
Positive pressure ventilation that is delivered through a nasal, mask, or helmet interface and
Noninvasive Ventilation ... through a nasal, mask ... Supports oxygenation BIPAP ... close mouth #Noninvasive ... #Ventilation #management
Scurvy (Vitamin C Deficiency) - Diagnosis and Management

Vitamin C is required for hydroxylation of proline residues
Diagnosis and Management ... Eating disorders • Selective ... nonimmune hemolysis MSK ... #AscorbicAcid #Pathophysiology ... Nutrition #Diagnosis #Management