Thread by @JessicaLuc1

This is happening now! Nuts and bolts in mechanical ventilation in patients with heart failure! #CCCongress

/1 Dr. Mielniczuk's presentation on choosing invasive vs. non-invasive mechanical ventilation #CCCongress

/2 Dr. Mielniczuk's on the case presented #CCCongress

/3 Dr. Mielniczuk on the various options for mechanical ventilation in heart failure #CCCongress

/4 Dr. Mielniczuk on the main physiologic effects of positive intrathoracic pressure #CCCongress

/5 Dr. Mielniczuk - it is all about timing #CCCongress

/6 Dr. Mielniczuk on the risk factors for NIV failure #CCCongress

/7 Dr. Mielniczuk on the considerations for mechanical ventilation for patients with heart failure #CCCongress

/8 Dr. Mielniczuk - whichever modality you choose for mechanical ventilation in patients with heart failure -> ensure you reassess the patient frequently. #CCCongress

/9 Dr. @JustinEzekowitz on hypoxia vs. hyperoxia #CCCongress

/10 Dr. @JustinEzekowitz on oxygen as a drug #CCCongress

/11 Dr. @JustinEzekowitz on the Hi Lo HF trial #CCCongress

/12 Dr. @JustinEzekowitz presenting a phenomenal study by Dr. @NSepehrvand et al at #CCCongress

/13 Dr. @JustinEzekowitz summary slide on oxygen as a drug. #CCCongress

/14 Dr. Rampersad on preventing barotrauma #CCCongress

/15 Dr. Rampersad on how we determine the selection of tidal volume for patients with decompensated heart failure #CCCongress

/16 Dr. Rampersad on the rationale of lung protective ventilation #CCCongress

/17 Dr. Rampersad on barotrauma #CCCongress

/18 Dr. Rampersad on the appropriate mechanical ventilator settings for one's heart failure patient #CCCongress

/19 Dr. @seanvandiepen presenting Dr. @RaynerHartleyMD's slides on her behalf at #CCCongress

/19 Dr. @seanvandiepen and @RaynerHartleyMD on analgosedation at #CCCongress

1. Treat the pain first, then the delirium
2. Then can you move on to a sedation protocol

/20 Dr. @seanvandiepen and @RaynerHartleyMD on the drugs we commonly use in the ICU that can exacerbate heart failure #CCCongress

/21 Dr. @seanvandiepen and @RaynerHartleyMD on goals for analgosedation in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction #CCCongress

/22 Dr. @AniqueDucharme on pulmonary comorbidities in patients with acute heart failure in the CCU #CCCongress

/23 Dr. @AniqueDucharme on survival following hospital discharge for patients with decompensated heart failure with COPD #CCCongress

A bad combination!

/24 Dr. @AniqueDucharme on pulmonary comorbidities #CCCongress

/25 Dr. @AniqueDucharme take home messages for ventilation in patients with heart failure and COPD #CCCongress

/26 Dr. @fordycecb on preventing complications in ventilated patients at #CCCongress

/27 Dr. @fordycecb on the importance of preventing complications in ventilated patients at #CCCongress

/28 Dr. @fordycecb's tips on preventing complications in the CCU #CCCongress

/29 Dr. @fordycecb on the @AHAMeetings @CircAHA @AHAScience scientific statement on preventing complications in the CCU #CCCongress that is in press! Stay tuned!

/30 Dr. Lawler on what to do with the PEEP #CCCongress

/31 Dr. Lawler on the physiology of PEEP at #CCCongress

/32 Dr. Lawler on some phenomenal resources for further reading on PEEP in the CCU #CCCongress

/33 Phenomenal session and demonstration of resilience with the last minute pivot to live session due to technical difficulties.

Thank you for the fantastic session and learning opportunity everyone. #CCCongress #cardiotwitter