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Capnography
Measurement of exhaled carbon dioxide can be used to confirm ETT placement, for safer procedural sedation,
monitor cardiac & pulmonary ... on an ABG) The Capnograph ... exhalation Specific capnograph ... #interpretation ... #waveforms #patterns
Continuous capnography monitoring is now standard for all ventilated patients on intensive care units (ICUs) in
Continuous capnography ... ICU nurses about interpretation ... of capnograph traces ... EndTidalCO2 #Hats #Caps #Interpretation ... #pulmonary
Beginner's Guide to End-Tital Capnography
4 Phases of the Capnoqram
I - Inspiration and expiration Of dead space
II
Guide to End-Tital Capnography ... Phases of the Capnoqram ... #Capnogram #Patterns ... #Waveform #Interpretation ... #pulmonary
Capnography Waveforms
Sudden loss of waveform
 • ET tube disconnected, dislodged, kinked or obstructec
 • Loss of
Capnography Waveforms ... of circulatory function ... #CriticalCare #Capnography ... #Waveforms #Interpretation ... #EndTidalCO2 #pulmonary
Basics of Waveform Capnography
Waveform capnography assesses ventilation by monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide
Can use measurement and morphology
data regarding pulmonary ... zero WAVEFORM PATTERNS ... surface - Pattern ... #interpretation ... #pulmonary
Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Approach to PFTs:
1) Look at Flow-Volume Loop if available
2) FEV1/FVC <
Pulmonary Function ... Test (PFT) Interpretation ... (restrictive component ... #Function #Test ... #PFT #Interpretation
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) and Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Definition: mean pulmonary-artery pressure > 25mmHg
Decreasing right heart function ... mosaic parenchymal pattern ... Bypass Other Treatment ... variables, WHO functional ... variables, WHO functional