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Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 • COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
respiratory failure, DNI status ... Inability to protect airway ... Continuous positive airway ... nickmmark #NIVPPV #NonInvasive ... Ventilation #diagnosis #management
Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
Noninvasive Positive ... altered mental status ... @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
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
of generalized status ... In short, best outcomes ... The duration of status ... #Management #Neurology ... #CriticalCare #
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Checklist GATHER/TEST ... Awake o Pre-Medication ... POST INTUBATION MANAGEMENT ... intubation #checklist #criticalcare ... #airway #management
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus
1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the Glucose)
2. Airway:
for Convulsive Status ... Airway: lateral ... Refractory medications ... Treatment #Algorithm #Management ... #Neurology #Pharmacology
Emergency Treatment Algorithm for Convulsive Status Epilepticus 
 1. ABCDEFG (ABC's and Don't Ever Forget the
the Glucose) 2 Airway ... mg) ADVANCED AIRWAY ... MANAGEMENT • ... succinylcholine REFRACTORY MEDICATION ... #neurology #seizures
Management of Convulsive Status Epilepticus in children
Stabilization Phase (Seizure 0-5 minutes):
 • Check and maintain ABC
Management of Convulsive ... maintain ABC (airway ... renal function test ... Alternative medications ... #neurology #pediatrics
COVID-19 Intubations - Team Roles to Minimize Exposure

Respiratory Therapist is encouraged to stay outside the room
Documentation RN stays ... to support the medication ... Backup b) Surgical Airway ... #Assignments #Management ... #CriticalCare #
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
of a difficult airway ... - Allergies to medications ... - Oral cavity/Airway ... determine if stress test ... medical and surgical management