8 results
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
and mortality BPAP ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... hair) • Risk Of Clinical ... decreased preload, Recent ... #criticalcare #management
Tracheal Descent Sign

Paradoxical inward movement of the trachea during inspiration. Seen in this COPD patient in
Tracheal Descent ... Sign Paradoxical ... Video via Dr. ... #Sign #clinical ... #respiratory #pulmonary
Campbell’s sign or Tracheal Descent in Longstanding COPD

Patients with longstanding COPD may show downward displacement of
Campbell’s sign ... #COPD #clinical ... #video #trachea ... #physicalexam #pulmonary ... #respiratory
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Indications: • COPD ... mortality), Other causes ... of respiratory ... copious secretions, Recent ... Ventilation #diagnosis #management
Giant A waves caused by pulmonary HTN. There are two clearly discernible descents (X and Y)
Giant A waves caused ... by pulmonary HTN ... clearly discernible descents ... has Kussmaul's sign ... #Video #Cardiology
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
combination of the clinical ... multiple spinal cord ... - Causes progressive ... failure Diagnosis - Medical ... neurology #diagnosis #management
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of poor perfusion ... Signs of congestion ... with presence of pulmonary ... the determined cause ... differential #algorithm #management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
murmur 3/6) - Pulmonary ... Medical history ... Change in clinical ... perioperative medical ... and surgical management