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
mortality, LOS NIPPV Indications ... exacerbation (cardiogenic pulmonary ... Pt is DNI with indication ... #indications #criticalcare ... #management
Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm - Indications and Contraindications
Indications for NIV:
 β€’ COPD - pH <7.35, pCO2
Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP ... ) Algorithm - Indications ... Neuromuscular disease - Respiratory ... #Algorithm #criticalcare ... #management #indications
Approach to Selecting Respiratory Support:
-The role of noninvasive respiratory support is generally to reduce the patient's
of noninvasive respiratory ... -The choice of BiPAP ... #Management #CriticalCare ... #BiPAP #BiLevel ... RespiratorySupport #Selection #Algorithm
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Massive Hemoptysis - Diagnosis and Management
 β€’ Definitions: 
   - Hemoptysis = bleeding from
Diagnosis and Management ... = upper respiratory ... β€’ Airway Management ... treatment #workup #pulmonary ... #criticalcare
Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Indications: 
 β€’ COPD exacerbation (↓ intubation, ↓ mortality), Cardiogenic pulmonary edema (↓
), Cardiogenic pulmonary ... Other causes of respiratory ... a.k.a BiLevel, BiPAP ... Ventilation #diagnosis #management ... #indications #pulmonary
Massive Hemoptysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management
Definition: 150-600 mL over 24 hours
Differential Diagnosis:
 β€’ Tracheobronchial:
Massive Hemoptysis ... Primary Vascular: Pulmonary ... : 1) Indications ... Sophia_Hayes_MD #Massive #Hemoptysis ... #pulmonary #criticalcare
BiPAP Initiation Algorithm
Screen for contraindications:
 β€’ Obtundation (unarousable)
 β€’ Inability to wear a mask (wounds)
 β€’
BiPAP Initiation ... Algorithm Screen ... clearance: Massive hemoptysis ... , Copious pulmonary ... #management
Massive Hemoptysis - Management Algorithm

#Massive #Hemoptysis #Management #Algorithm #Pulmonary #CriticalCare
Massive Hemoptysis ... - Management Algorithm ... #Massive #Hemoptysis ... #Management #Algorithm ... #Pulmonary #CriticalCare
COVID-19 Hypoxia Management

Indication for endotracheal intubation?
Tolerating supplemental oxygen?
Consider HFNC
Not tolerating HFNC or HFNC is not available?
Consider
COVID-19 Hypoxia Management ... Indication for ... Guidelines #respiratory ... #schema #criticalcare ... hypoxia #failure #algorithm
General schema for respiratory support in patients with COVID-19
Low flow nasal cannula
 β€’ Typically set at
General schema for respiratory ... VV-ECMO β€’ indicatons ... support #COVID19 #management ... #schema #criticalcare ... hypoxia #failure #algorithm