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Capnography Waveforms
Sudden loss of waveform
 • ET tube disconnected, dislodged, kinked or obstructec
 • Loss of
Capnography Waveforms ... Sudden loss of waveform ... hypopharynx • Partial obstruction ... #Interpretation ... #EndTidalCO2 #pulmonary
Small and Large Bowel Obstruction - Differential (DISTEND HIM)

Diverticulitis 
Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s, UC) 
Surgery (adhesions)
and Large Bowel Obstruction ... - Differential ... adhesions) Tumors Endometriosis ... #Large #Bowel #Obstruction ... #SBO #Differential
Today in the OR, the anesthesiologist shared with me his "Coffee Cup Rule" for ETCO2 obstruction
Rule" for ETCO2 obstruction ... clinically significant obstruction ... CoffeeCup #Rule #Waveform ... #Interpretation ... #pulmonary
Beginner's Guide to End-Tital Capnography
4 Phases of the Capnoqram
I - Inspiration and expiration Of dead space
II
Uses • Can show obstructive ... with "shark fin" waveform ... with decreasing waveform ... #Interpretation ... #pulmonary
Capnography
Measurement of exhaled carbon dioxide can be used to confirm ETT placement, for safer procedural sedation,
monitor cardiac & pulmonary ... The Capnograph waveform ... bronchospasm, airway obstruction ... #Capnography #interpretation ... #waveforms #patterns
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 ... output state - Pulmonary ... #Capnography #interpretation
Causes of Intestinal Obstruction - Differential Diagnosis
Lesions Extrinsic to the Intestinal Wall:
 • Adhesions: Postoperative, Congenital,
of Intestinal Obstruction ... - Differential ... Intussusception, Endometriosis ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #SBO #
External Ventricular Drains (EVDs) & ICP waveform interpretation
An EVD is a temporary closed sterile system that
interpretation ... large strokes, obstructing ... ICP WAVEFORM INTERPRETATION ... with increased SBP ... #interpretation
Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
 •
Chronic Dyspnea - Differential ... Tachyarrhythmia Airway Obstruction ... Vessels • Pulmonary ... Chronic #Dyspnea #SOB ... #Differential #
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
Differentials? ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... Myasthenia gravis) - Obstructive ... hypoventilation) - Airway obstruction ... Base #Gas #VBG #differential