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Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Both can decrease LV ... initiate breath, Anatomic ... facial hair) • Risk ... #indications #criticalcare ... #management
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
re-insertion due to risk ... plan - Deflate ... #diagnosis #differential ... #criticalcare # ... airway #anatomy
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 ... - Cataract Plan ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis
In ARDS, we know that the lungs are so diffusely injured that the remaining total area
Stress come into play ... if you can get away ... pathophysiology #diagnosis ... #management #ards ... #foamed #criticalcare