Hypoxic Patient on the Floor: Step-by-Step Response (HFNC, CPAP, BiPAP, Intubation)

O2 sat dropping on the floor. Nurse calling. What do you do first? This video walks through the complete step-by-step response to acute hypoxia in hospitalized patients — from recognizing early warning signs before the patient crashes, to stabilizing with HFNC, CPAP, and BiPAP, to identifying the underlying cause and knowing when to intubate. Covered in this video: how to read O2 sat in context (room air vs. supplemental), the three types of nurse calls that should make you run, HFNC vs CPAP vs BiPAP — which to pick and exact starting settings, when to intubate (and when not to), and the six most common causes of acute hypoxic respiratory failure at the bedside. One of the most important clinical skills you'll develop as a resident. Watch it before you need it. ..................................................................................................................................................................... Images attributions: Case courtesy of Assoc Prof Frank Gaillard, radiopaedia.org Case courtesy of Daniel Hyeong Seok Kim, radiopaedia.org Case courtesy of Dr Andrew Ho, a href="https://radiopaedia.org Case courtesy of Assoc Prof Frank Gaillard, radiopaedia.org/?lang=us"Radiopaedia.org Case courtesy of Dr Ian Bickle, a href="https://radiopaedia.org Case courtesy of Assoc Prof Craig Hacking, href="https://radiopaedia.org/?lang=us"Radiopaedia.org Case courtesy of Dr Ehsan Masud Kiani, a href="https://radiopaedia.org ........................................................................................................................................................... Hypoxia tips Hypoxia treatment Hypoxia Response Hypoxia explained Causes of Hypoxia