Fig. 81.1 Sequential steps for delivering NIV in patients with acute RF [1] Fig. 81.2 Practical explanation for all steps for NIV starting in acute RF [5] Adaptation of NIV…
Fig. 80.1 NHF devices for use during sleep in the home. Left: myAIRVO™, Right: TNI® softFlow 80.4 Effect of Sleep on Ventilatory Responses to NHF Whereas most studies demonstrate a…
Descriptor % of nonadaptation Face format 30.5 Discomfort 28.8 Air leaking 27.7 Claustrophobia 18.6 Uncooperative patient 10.1 Patient agitation 6.7 Other causes There are many possible side effects and adverse…
Mnemonic Description Look externally Obesity, micrognathia, evidence of previous head and neck surgery or irradiation, presence of facial hair, dental abnormalities (poor dentition, dentures, large teeth), narrow face, high and…
Fig. 70.1 TEE examination through a non-invasive ventilation helmet in a sedated patient. Part of a tracheostomy foam dressing is used as an airtight sleeve (arrow). Reproduced from Pisano et…
(18.1) where VT = tidal volume, V (IL) corresponds to the flow or volume exiting through the leak port, V (NIL) is the flow/volume of unintentional leaks, and CV is the compressible…
Technical knowledge (theoretical and practical) Medical coordinator – staff/patient interaction Medical coordinator – staff/ventilator interaction Ventilator/patient interactions Other variables Indications/contraindications for NIV Intubation and mechanical ventilation criteria NIV physiopathology NIV…
Fig. 8.1 (a) Graphic transcription of daily compliance and pattern of use of a ventilator provided by ventilator software in a patient who is well adapted to his ventilator, with…
Infectious Pneumonia Bacteria Viral Post obstructive Opportunistic infections Fungal PCP Noninfectious Related to cancer Airway obstruction Pulmonary hemorrhage Lymphangitic pulmonary spread Pleural effusion Related to cancer treatment Drug-induced pulmonary toxicity…
Fig. 15.1 Multiple afferent signals continuously meet and integrate in the respiratory centers. The electrical activity of the diaphragm (Edi) is the final neural output from the respiratory centers (efferent…
