4 results
BiPAP Initiation Algorithm
Screen for contraindications:
 • Obtundation (unarousable)
 • Inability to wear a mask (wounds)
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• Inability to wear ... a mask (wounds) ... hemoptysis, Copious pulmonary ... #BiLevel #Initiation ... #Algorithm #management
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
airway / remove mask ... Spontaneous Time (a.k.a BiLevel ... , BiPAP) • AVAPS ... #Ventilation #diagnosis ... #management #indications
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
murmur 3/6) - Pulmonary ... Intraabdominal - Orthopedic ... days before Pulmonary ... medical and surgical management ... stratification #diagnosis
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
and Management ... not possible • Ultrasound ... Dual-energy CT → MSU ... 2 attacks in a year ... #management #treatment