Saem ms4 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. First steps for SOB: 1. Vitals 2. O2 via NC or NRB, BVM if not breathing adequately on their own 3. IV access 4. Cardiac and pulse Ox monitoring 5. EKG 6. CXR 7. US 8. Ddimer 9. BNP 10. trops 2. When do you use Non-Invasive PPV?: -moderate to severe dyspnea -accessory muscle use -paradoxical abdominal movement -fatigue -RR > 25 bpm -pH < 7.35 -pCO2 > 45 3. When do you not use NIPPV?: -respiratory arrest -hemodynamic instability -aspiration risk -airway obstruction...