Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD
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Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Expiratory & Inspiratory Positive Airway Pressure
Both increase intrathoracic pressure, which can decrease
and decreases respiratory ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... #BPAP #indications ... #criticalcare # ... management
Oxygen Delivery Devices
1. Flow is a variable describing the movement of a volume of gas over
variable and fixed - indicating ... sealed systems (CPAP ... NRB) β€’ Venturi Mask ... Flow #Comparison #management ... #criticalcare
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 β€’ COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
Other causes of respiratory ... airway / remove mask ... Nasal Modes: β€’ CPAP ... Ventilation #diagnosis #management ... #indications #pulmonary
General schema for respiratory support in patients with COVID-19
Low flow nasal cannula
 β€’ Typically set at
the flow rate) CPAP ... β€’ Titrate CPAP ... filter β€’ N95 mask ... support #COVID19 #management ... #schema #criticalcare
Severe Influenza Checklist

Diagnostic tests 
 - Blood cultures x2 
 - Sputum gram stain & culture
function tests - Ultrasound ... Resuscitation & respiratory ... only if other indication ... Influenza #Checklist #Management ... #CriticalCare