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Campbell’s sign or Tracheal Descent in Longstanding COPD

Patients with longstanding COPD may show downward displacement of
Campbell’s sign ... or Tracheal Descent ... #video #trachea ... #neck #physicalexam ... #pulmonary #respiratory
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
: • COPD exacerbation ... Other causes of respiratory ... airway / remove mask ... copious secretions, Recent ... head/neck surgery
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
in obstructive lung ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... edema) • COPD ... deformity (facial trauma ... decreased preload, Recent