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Spirometry - PFT Interpretation Algorithm

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#Spirometry #PFTs #Interpretation #Algorithm #diagnosis #differential #pulmonary #function
Spirometry - PFT Interpretation ... Algorithm - ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #differential #pulmonary ... #function #testing
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Restrictive Lung Disease:
 • Chest wall or neuromuscular disorders
 • Interstitial
Pulmonary Function ... Testing (PFT) Interpretation ... Algorithm Restrictive ... #Function #Testing ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Beginner's Guide to End-Tital Capnography
4 Phases of the Capnoqram
I - Inspiration and expiration Of dead space
II
Phases of the Capnoqram ... show esophageal intubation ... oversedation in procedural ... Patterns #Waveform #Interpretation ... #pulmonary
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Airway Intubation ... Checklist GATHER ... Bougie, Don PPE, Capnograph ... #checklist #criticalcare ... airway #management #procedure
Capnography
Measurement of exhaled carbon dioxide can be used to confirm ETT placement, for safer procedural sedation,
placement, for safer procedural ... monitor cardiac & pulmonary ... on an ABG) The Capnograph ... right mainstem intubation ... #Capnography #interpretation
Airway Intubation Checklist
GATHER/TEST EQUIPMENT: NC, BVM + PEEP Valve, Free flowing IV, EKG, SpO2 monitor, ETT
Airway Intubation ... Checklist GATHER ... Bougie, Don PPE, Capnograph ... #checklist #criticalcare ... airway #management #procedure
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
• Check capnogram ... consider passing suction ... o Aspiration, pulmonary ... oedema; bronchial intubation ... Intraoperative #Checklist
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... murmur 3/6) - Pulmonary ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... - Endoscopic procedures
Intraoperative Hypoxia / Desaturation / Cyanosis - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Using these steps from start
• Check capnogram ... consider passing suction ... exclude bronchial intubation ... o Aspiration, pulmonary ... Intraoperative #Checklist