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Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
plan - Deflate ... plan - Deflate ... Surgical management ... #pulmonary #criticalcare ... #airway #anatomy
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Both can decrease LV ... afterload by reducing LV ... initiate breath, Anatomic ... #indications #criticalcare ... #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
of a difficult airway ... - Oral cavity/Airway ... dysfunction or LV ... - Cataract Plan ... medical and surgical management