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Chapter 1

Modes of noninvasive ventilation

In this chapter, you’ll learn the different ways NIV can be applied in the acute setting, how these settings differ, and why that's important.
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Chapter 2

Physiologic effects of NIV

Here, you’ll review the physiologic changes that occur when negative pressure ventilation is changed to positive pressure ventilation, and why this matters.
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15m
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Chapter 3

Traditional applications

This chapter reviews indications for noninvasive ventilation. You’ll learn how to manage obstructive sleep apnea, apply CPAP / BPAP in pulmonary edema, and more.
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Chapter 4

Controversial uses

Here, you’ll look at controversies around the use of NIV in severe pneumonia, ARDS, asthma, and patients with altered mental status as well as learn how to avoid deadly NIV pitfalls.
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14m
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Chapter 5

Situational applications

This chapter will cover the use of NIV in patients before and after being placed on mechanical ventilation, and in patients for which mechanical ventilation is not an option.
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11m
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Chapter 6

Practical pearls for applying NIV

Many patients have difficulty adjusting to NIV. In this chapter, you’ll learn some tips and tricks for making patients tolerate NIV to reap the benefits of this tool.
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Chapter 7

High-flow nasal cannula

High-flow nasal cannula is increasingly utilized as a noninvasive form of respiratory support. This chapter discusses mechanisms and indications for use, and how to avoid failure.
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9m
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Chapter 8

Bonus lesson (non-accredited)—Noninvasive ventilation for the support of COVID-19 pneumonia

This lesson examines the risks of using noninvasive ventilation in COVID-19 patients, when to consider its use, and how to safely administer it if there are no other options.
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8m
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Michael Allison, MD
Michael is Chief of Critical Care Medicine at the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, USA.
University of Maryland
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