NIV is application of positive pressure ventilation without the use of a definitive airway such as endotracheal (ET) tube or Tracheostomy which preserves the patient’s ability to speak, eat, maintains cough reflex, reduces the need for sedation, avoids potential airway trauma and reduces the risk of nosocomial pneumonia
Perioperative cardiac arrest: Causes, Management and Prevention
Cardiac arrest on table is a nightmare for the anesthesiologist and the entire surgical team. Knowledge of the patient, predisposing factors, early detection, aggressive resuscitation and post resuscitation care are the key elements leading to a successful outcome and also…