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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

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