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)