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Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... Post-extubation in high risk ... facial hair) • Risk ... #criticalcare # ... management
Difficult Airway Algorithm

1. Assess the likelihood and clinical impact of basic management problems: 
 • Difficulty
Algorithm 1. ... • Difficult mask ... #algorithm #Anesthesiology ... #Anesthesia #CriticalCare ... #Management
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
), Cardiogenic pulmonary ... / remove mask, ... Risk of emesis / ... Nasal Modes: • CPAP ... Ventilation #diagnosis #management
General schema for respiratory support in patients with COVID-19
Low flow nasal cannula
 • Typically set at
filter • N95 mask ... ECMO center or team ... #management #schema ... #criticalcare # ... hypoxia #failure #algorithm
COVID-19 patient Extubation
Objective: Extubation of a suspected COVID-19 patient whilst minimising aersolisation of virus particles. Orly
(see Location Risk ... List) 4) Clear airway ... tube 8) Prepare team ... facemask • Hudson mask ... Checklist #Supplies #CriticalCare
Intraoperative Laryngospasm and Stridor - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

❶ Call for help and inform theatre
inform theatre team ... oxygen and face mask ... negative-pressure pulmonary ... Laryngospasm #Stridor #Anesthesiology ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
of a difficult airway ... - Oral cavity/Airway ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... OSA • Continue CPAP ... medical and surgical management