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Capnography Waveforms
Sudden loss of waveform
 • ET tube disconnected, dislodged, kinked or obstructec
 • Loss of
of circulatory function ... Asthma • COPD Hypoventilation ... Hyperventilation ... #Interpretation ... #EndTidalCO2 #pulmonary
Capnography
Measurement of exhaled carbon dioxide can be used to confirm ETT placement, for safer procedural sedation,
measured on an ABG ... The Capnograph waveform ... : hypovolemia, hypoventilation ... #Capnography #interpretation ... #waveforms #patterns
Acid Base Disorders - Blood Gas Interpretation

Steps for Blood Gas Interpretation: 
1. Acidemia or Alkalemia? 
2.
for Blood Gas Interpretation ... - Vomiting, NG suction ... alkalosis: - Hyperventilation ... Classically” noted with pulmonary ... Asthma, Obesity hypoventilation
Basics of Waveform Capnography
Waveform capnography assesses ventilation by monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide
Can use measurement and morphology
data regarding pulmonary ... surface - Pattern ... embolism - Hyperventilation ... #interpretation ... #pulmonary