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Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
in obstructive lung ... (cardiogenic pulmonary ... edema) • COPD ... #BPAP #indications ... management
Based on the CXR that you just saw, you could have made the diagnosis of congestive
The pulmonary vessels ... increased in diameter indicating ... increased pulmonary ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CHF #InterstitialEdema
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Some exam findings ... with presence of pulmonary ... #cardiology #treatment ... #heartfailure #chf ... #criticalcare #
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Medical history ... disease b) CHF ... Change in clinical ... OSA • Continue CPAP ... one post op Cardiology
Authors: Mark M. Ramzy, DO, EMT-P (@MarkRamzyDO, EM Resident Physician, Drexel University, Department of Emergency Medicine)
physical exam findings ... minor, can be an indication ... a chest x-ray (CXR ... #Radiology #CTChest ... #Lung #Pulmonary