The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast #206 Airway Management for the Non-Intensivist
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Apr 13, 2020 AI Snips
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Assessing Respiratory Distress
- Assess a patient's breathing and ability to speak to gauge their respiratory distress.
- If they are struggling to complete sentences, consider non-invasive ventilation or intubation.
High-Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) Use
- For high-flow nasal cannula, titrate flow and FIO2, coaching patients on proper breathing techniques.
- To reduce aerosolization risk, use negative pressure rooms and surgical masks if available.
Varied Approaches to Aerosolization
- Some South American guidelines advise against using non-rebreather masks due to aerosolization concerns.
- This highlights the evolving understanding and varied approaches to COVID-19.