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Capnography Waveforms
Sudden loss of waveform
 • ET tube disconnected, dislodged, kinked or obstructec
 • Loss of
of circulatory function ... 10mmHg Sudden increase ... Hyperventilation Decreased ... Capnography #Waveforms #Interpretation ... #pulmonary
Beginner's Guide to End-Tital Capnography
4 Phases of the Capnoqram
I - Inspiration and expiration Of dead space
II
ROSC with sharp increase ... #EndTidalCO2 #ETCO2 ... Capnography #Capnogram #Patterns ... #Waveform #Interpretation ... #pulmonary
Basics of Waveform Capnography
Waveform capnography assesses ventilation by monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide
Can use measurement and morphology
data regarding pulmonary ... observing a sudden increase ... TRAPPING - Increase ... #Capnography #interpretation ... #pulmonary
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
Increased Airway ... consider passing suction ... measured VTexp, ETCO2 ... o Aspiration, pulmonary ... tracheal/bronchial suction
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
delaying the surgery increase ... Key Components: ... complications from anesthesia ... Assess functional ... Functional status
Intraoperative Hypoxia / Desaturation / Cyanosis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Using these steps from start
• Increase fresh ... measured VTexp, ETCO2 ... volume: assist/increase ... o Aspiration, pulmonary ... Management #Workup #anesthesia