Breathing

Summary: <br> Hypoxemia fixed by only TWO things: FiO2 and PEEP<br> <br> <br> <br> Step 1: Add FiO2<br> <br> <br> <br> * If the patient is breathing…* Nasal cannula* Non-rebreather mask* If the patient is NOT breathing…* Bag-valve mask<br> <br> <br> <br> Step 2: Add PEEP<br> <br> <br> <br> * *Cannot be completed in 60 seconds, but equipment can be requested* If patient is breathing…* BiPAP* If the patient is NOT breathing…* Intubation<br> <br> <br> <br> Additional Reading<br> <br> <br> <br> * Ventilator Basics <a href="http://www.emclerkship.com/vents/">(EM Clerkship)</a>* Airway Part 1 – Immediate Actions <a href="http://www.emclerkship.com/airway/">(EM Clerkship)</a>* Circulation <a href="http://www.emclerkship.com/circulation/">(EM Clerkship)</a><br>