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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
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 ... #Noninvasive #Ventilation ... RespiratorySupport #Selection #Algorithm
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
Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm - Indications and Contraindications
Indications for NIV:
 • COPD - pH <7.35, pCO2
Non-Invasive Ventilation ... (BiPAP) Algorithm ... #Noninvasive #Ventilation ... #BiPAP #Algorithm ... #criticalcare #
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Positive Pressure Ventilation ... and mortality BPAP ... status • Won't Work ... PositivePressure #Ventilation ... #indications #criticalcare
Noninvasive Ventilation Summary
Positive pressure ventilation that is delivered through a nasal, mask, or helmet interface and
pressures • Decreases work ... respiratory cycle • Supports ... oxygenation BIPAP ... • Should monitor ... • Supports oxygenation
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
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
SPONT - Spontaneous Breathing = Pressure Support Ventilation Summary
Basic Set Parameters:
  1) Pressure Support (PS)
SPONT - Spontaneous ... Pressure Support Ventilation ... do some of the work ... means the patient ↑work ... - Should be awake