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Capnography
Measurement of exhaled carbon dioxide can be used to confirm ETT placement, for safer procedural sedation,
Capnography Measurement ... monitor cardiac & pulmonary ... bronchospasm, airway obstruction ... #interpretation ... patterns #diagnosis #pulmonary
Today in the OR, the anesthesiologist shared with me his "Coffee Cup Rule" for ETCO2 obstruction
Rule" for ETCO2 obstruction ... clinically significant obstruction ... RickTumminello #Diagnosis #Capnography ... Rule #Waveform #Interpretation ... #pulmonary
Capnography Waveforms
Sudden loss of waveform
 • ET tube disconnected, dislodged, kinked or obstructec
 • Loss of
Capnography Waveforms ... hypopharynx • Partial obstruction ... #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 ... or mechanical obstruction ... Fixed mechanical obstruction ... indicate: - Shock ... #interpretation
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 ... Uses • Can show obstructive ... EndTidalCO2 #ETCO2 #Capnography ... Patterns #Waveform #Interpretation ... #pulmonary
Shock Classification and Differential Diagnosis
SHOCK
 • MAP <65, SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Shock Classification ... • MAP <65, SBP ... <90, drop in SBP ... Myocarditis, Arrhythmia Obstructive ... , CVP > 12 • Pulmonary
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Shock - Differential ... SBP <90, drop in ... SBP > 40 - End-organ ... Arrhythmia • Obstructive ... : Pulmonary Embolism
Shock - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Hypotension: SBP<90, SBP drop >40, MAP<65 (Normotension, HTN possible
• Hypotension: SBP ... <90, SBP drop >40 ... Mental Status (SBP ... and Reverse • Obstructive ... Tamponade - Pulmonary