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Capnography and 12 Common Waves - Credit: Charlie Alvarenga

#Diagnosis #CriticalCare #Capnography #Waveforms #Interpretation #ETCO2 #EndTidalCO2 #pulmonary
Alvarenga #Diagnosis ... #CriticalCare # ... #Interpretation ... #ETCO2 #EndTidalCO2 ... #pulmonary
Capnography
Measurement of exhaled carbon dioxide can be used to confirm ETT placement, for safer procedural sedation,
on an ABG) The Capnograph ... exhalation Specific capnograph ... bronchospasm, airway ... #interpretation ... #pulmonary #ETCO2
Continuous capnography monitoring is now standard for all ventilated patients on intensive care units (ICUs) in
ICU nurses about interpretation ... of capnograph traces ... #Diagnosis #PCC ... #ETCO2 #EndTidalCO2 ... #pulmonary
Capnography Waveforms
Sudden loss of waveform
 • ET tube disconnected, dislodged, kinked or obstructec
 • Loss of
Sedation #Diagnosis ... #CriticalCare # ... #Interpretation ... #ETCO2 #EndTidalCO2 ... #pulmonary
Today in the OR, the anesthesiologist shared with me his "Coffee Cup Rule" for ETCO2 obstruction
obstruction in the airway ... RickTumminello #Diagnosis ... #Capnography #ETCO2 ... #EndTidalCO2 #CoffeeCup ... #pulmonary
Beginner's Guide to End-Tital Capnography
4 Phases of the Capnoqram
I - Inspiration and expiration Of dead space
II
show esophageal intubation ... Raise test #Diagnosis ... #PCC #EndTidalCO2 ... #ETCO2 #Capnography ... #pulmonary
Basics of Waveform Capnography
Waveform capnography assesses ventilation by monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide
Can use measurement and morphology
of endotracheal intubation ... • Monitoring airway ... • MECHANICAL AIRWAY ... #interpretation ... #patterns #diagnosis
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
• Check capnogram ... measured VTexp, ETCO2 ... o Aspiration, pulmonary ... oedema; bronchial intubation ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Diagnosis
Intraoperative Hypoxia / Desaturation / Cyanosis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Using these steps from start
• Check capnogram ... measured VTexp, ETCO2 ... exclude bronchial intubation ... o Aspiration, pulmonary ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Diagnosis