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Cardiac Arrest - H's and T's

HYPOVOLEMIA 
HYPOXEMIA 
HYPERKALEMIA 
HYPOKALEMIA 
H+ EXCESS
HYPOTHERMIA 

TENSION PNEUMOTHORAX 
TAMPONADE - CARDIAC
#Differential #Diagnosis ... #Resus #HsTs #CodeBlue
Continuous capnography monitoring is now standard for all ventilated patients on intensive care units (ICUs) in
. - ‘Hats and caps ... #Diagnosis #PCC ... Capnography #Waveform #ETCO2 ... #EndTidalCO2 #Hats ... Interpretation #pulmonary
Capnography
Measurement of exhaled carbon dioxide can be used to confirm ETT placement, for safer procedural sedation,
monitor cardiac & pulmonary ... ventilation (where ETC02 ... Sudden drop in ETCO2 ... waveforms #patterns #diagnosis ... #pulmonary #ETCO2
Capnography and 12 Common Waves - Credit: Charlie Alvarenga

#Diagnosis #CriticalCare #Capnography #Waveforms #Interpretation #ETCO2 #EndTidalCO2 #pulmonary
Alvarenga #Diagnosis ... Interpretation #ETCO2 ... #EndTidalCO2 #pulmonary
Capnography Waveforms
Sudden loss of waveform
 • ET tube disconnected, dislodged, kinked or obstructec
 • Loss of
function Decreasing EtCO2 ... Sudden increase in EtCO2 ... Sedation #Diagnosis ... Interpretation #ETCO2 ... #EndTidalCO2 #pulmonary
“H’s & T’s“ - The reversible causes of Cardiac Arrest 
Hypovolemia, Hypoxia/Hypoxemia, Hydrogen Ion Excess (Acidosis),
Pneumothorax, Thrombosis (Pulmonary ... Thrombosis (Coronary) #HsTs ... #differential #diagnosis
Today in the OR, the anesthesiologist shared with me his "Coffee Cup Rule" for ETCO2 obstruction
Cup Rule" for ETCO2 ... on top of the ETCO2 ... RickTumminello #Diagnosis ... #Capnography #ETCO2 ... Interpretation #pulmonary
Know the waves!  Capnography is useful for more than just tube placement confirmation.

#Diagnosis #PCC #Capnography
#Diagnosis #PCC ... Interpretation #ETCO2 ... #EndTidalCO2 #pulmonary
Post Pulmonary Embolism Syndrome - Diagnostic Algorithm

Annals of the ATS @AnnalsATS

#PostPE #Pulmonary #Embolism #Syndrome #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Post Pulmonary Embolism ... Syndrome - Diagnostic ... Algorithm Annals ... Embolism #Syndrome #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm
Diagnostic algorithm for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, in part adapted from the ATS/ERS consensus statement. HRCT =
Diagnostic algorithm ... for idiopathic pulmonary ... #IPF #UIP #Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Idiopathic ... #Pulmonary #Fibrosis