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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 ... Passive Leg Raise test ... #Waveform #Interpretation ... #pulmonary
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 ... patterns #diagnosis #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
Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Pulmonary Function ... Tests (PFTs) - ... Interpretation Algorithm ... • Normal • Pulmonary ... FunctionTests #PFTs #Interpretation
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
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Checklist GATHER/TEST ... Blade x2, OPA, Suction ... Bougie, Don PPE, Capnograph ... the view” and suction ... Auscultate o Capnography
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
• Pulmonary artery ... adults • Blood tests ... function tests: ... Sweat chloride test ... mycobacteria Treatment
Severe Heart Failure & Cardiogenic Shock - Management Checklist 
Evaluation 
 - EKG & echocardiography
Lactate, Liver function ... tests if shock ... in cardiogenic pulmonary ... hypoperfusion, no pulmonary ... Revascularization, treatment
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Checklist GATHER/TEST ... Blade x2, OPA, Suction ... Bougie, Don PPE, Capnograph ... the view” and suction ... Auscultate o Capnography