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Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
and mortality BPAP ... mortality, LOS NIPPV Indications ... (cardiogenic pulmonary ... hair) • Risk Of Clinical ... #BPAP #indications
Shock Classification and Differential Diagnosis
SHOCK
 • MAP <65, SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Shock Classification ... Differential Diagnosis SHOCK ... Failure, Toxins/Medications ... Decompensated CHF ... , CVP > 12 • Pulmonary
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Shock - Differential ... High CO / Low SVR ... Failure, Toxins/Medications ... Decompensated CHF ... • Obstructive: Pulmonary
Beta Blockers - Pharmacology Comparison Table
Metoprolol:
 • Receptors: β1
 • Indications: Rate control of a-fib/a-flutter, Suppression
- Pharmacology Comparison ... Receptors: β1 • Indications ... Suppression of VT ... in pt w/o CAD/HF ... Table #Receptors #cardiology
Approach to Undifferentiated Shock - OnePager Summary
Shock occurs when there is inadequate blood flow (CO) &
Undifferentiated Shock ... Cardiac Tamponade, Pulmonary ... Obstruction (HOCM, critical ... Pipes Problem (↓ SVR ... thyrotoxicosis), Medications
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
- Allergies to medications ... disease b) CHF ... Change in clinical ... the type of and indication ... one post op Cardiology