5 results
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
and mortality BPAP ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... #BPAP #indications ... #criticalcare # ... management
Weaning from the Ventilator - Algorithm
Setting up for extubation success
 • Decrease demand — correct metabolic
Optimize mechanics - sit ... strength — physical therapy ... reduce long lasting pain ... #CriticalCare # ... Management
Pain, Agitation, and Delirium (PAD) in the ICU
Addressing the ICU Triad (PAD) can be accomplished through
to facilitate extubation ... pharmacologic therapy ... pharmacologic therapy ... #CriticalCare # ... diagnosis #management
Checklist for Treatment of Delirium in the ICU 

Remove causative factors 
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Exclude hypoglycemia if
Delirium in the ICU ... - Review the medication ... if uncontrolled pain ... Delirium #Checklist #Management ... #CriticalCare
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
(RRT) - ICU One ... Intoxications (APAP ... Fluid Overload (pulmonary ... of RRT in the ICU ... #RRT #managment