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Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
the patient's work ... -BiPAP should never ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #Ventilation #RespiratorySupport ... #Selection #Algorithm
BiPAP titration in CHF
 - Mean airway pressure provides goodness 
 - Ramp up the ePAP
BiPAP titration ... BiPAP titration ... Driving pressure supports ... the work of breathing ... CongestiveHeartFailure #Management #CriticalCare
Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm - Indications and Contraindications
Indications for NIV:
 • COPD - pH <7.35, pCO2
Non-Invasive Ventilation ... (BiPAP) Algorithm ... observation) #NIV #Noninvasive ... #Ventilation #BiPAP ... #Algorithm #criticalcare
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Noninvasive Positive ... Pressure Ventilation ... status • Won't Work ... @EmmGeezee #Noninvasive ... #indications #criticalcare
Severe Asthma Exacerbation
Signs of a Severe Asthma Exacerbation:
 • Vitals: ↑HR ↑RR ↓SpO2
 • High work
↓SpO2 • High work ... with increased work ... Prednisone • NIPPV: BiPAP ... • Initial ventilator ... #Exacerbation #CriticalCare
Noninvasive Ventilation Summary
Positive pressure ventilation that is delivered through a nasal, mask, or helmet interface and
Noninvasive Ventilation ... pressures • Decreases work ... oxygenation BIPAP ... • Should monitor ... close mouth #Noninvasive
COVID-19 Intubation Checklist

Personal protective equipment (PPE)
 • Standard PPE
   • N95 or PAPR.
on exhalation port ... of ventilator. ... include: • BiPÅP ... • If using BiPÅP ... SARSCoV2 #Management #CriticalCare
Resequenced Trauma Resuscitation Algorithm

Two categories of immediate life-threats in trauma:

1. Massive external hemorrhage

2. Critical airway compromise
Resuscitation Algorithm ... despite maximal noninvasive ... ventilation) b) ... resuscitation should ... Resuscitation #Algorithm
Volume Assist/Control Mechanical Ventilation
How does this mode work?
 • Delivers a set volume of air with
Control Mechanical Ventilation ... does this mode work ... limited mode When should ... Lung Protective Ventilation ... #AC #criticalcare
Emergency Laryngectomy Management

This algorithm is paired with the red bed-head sign and indicates that the patient
Management This algorithm ... These devices should ... insufflation without ventilation ... efficacious if ventilation ... #Management #CriticalCare