Breathing

Hypoxemia fixed by only TWO things: FiO2 and PEEP











Step 1: Add FiO2











* If the patient is breathing…* Nasal cannula* Non-rebreather mask* If the patient is NOT breathing…* Bag-valve mask











Step 2: Add PEEP











* *Cannot be completed in 60 seconds, but equipment can be requested* If patient is breathing…* BiPAP* If the patient is NOT breathing…* Intubation











Additional Reading











* Ventilator Basics (EM Clerkship)* Airway Part 1 – Immediate Actions (EM Clerkship)* Circulation (EM Clerkship)