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Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Noninvasive Positive ... generate larger VT ... @EmmGeezee #Noninvasive ... #criticalcare # ... management
Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm - Indications and Contraindications
Indications for NIV:
 • COPD - pH <7.35, pCO2
BiPAP) Algorithm - Indications ... burns, Fixed upper airway ... observation) #NIV #Noninvasive ... BiPAP #Algorithm #criticalcare ... #management #indications
Vasopressors and Inotropes
 • Norepinephrine - Levophed - "Levo" - Generally thought of as the first
Vasopressors and ... #Inotropes #management ... #criticalcare # ... summary #comparison ... #pharmacology #indications
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Failure, Toxins/Medications ... Dehydration Shock Treatment ... Differential #Diagnosis #criticalcare ... #algorithm #treatment ... #management
Overview of Ventilator Modes
VC - Volume Control (a.k.a. assist control volume)
 - Every breath delivered (mandatory
triggered ) is a set ... pressure (IP) for a set ... APRV - Airway Pressure ... #Ventilation #CriticalCare ... #Comparison #Management
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
Diagnosis and Management ... Prepare • Full Set ... Neurogenic >> Vasopressors ... #Summary #criticalcare ... #treatment #workup
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Diagnosis and Management ... Etiology: • Medications ... Peak T, flat P, ST ... STOP offending medications ... concurrent need for vasopressor
Atrial Fibrillation RVR - Medications
Diltiazem
 • Preferred in patients with chronic lung such as Asthma and
Fibrillation RVR - Medications ... digoxin added anyway ... Fibrillation #AFib #RVR #Medications ... #management #treatment ... #comparison #table