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Capnography Waveforms
Sudden loss of waveform
 • ET tube disconnected, dislodged, kinked or obstructec
 • Loss of
of circulatory function ... hypopharynx • Partial obstruction ... Sedation #Diagnosis ... #Interpretation ... #EndTidalCO2 #pulmonary
External Ventricular Drains (EVDs) & ICP waveform interpretation
An EVD is a temporary closed sterile system that
ICP WAVEFORM INTERPRETATION ... SHORT-TERM PATTERNS ... Normal - Trimodal pattern ... ICP - A trimodal pattern ... three discreet patterns
Basics of Waveform Capnography
Waveform capnography assesses ventilation by monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide
Can use measurement and morphology
PATTERNS: • BRONCHOSPASM ... surface - Pattern ... indicate: - Shock ... #Capnography #interpretation ... #patterns #diagnosis
Capnography
Measurement of exhaled carbon dioxide can be used to confirm ETT placement, for safer procedural sedation,
Specific capnograph patterns ... bronchospasm, airway obstruction ... #Capnography #interpretation ... #waveforms #patterns ... #diagnosis #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 ... Raise test #Diagnosis ... Capnography #Capnogram #Patterns ... #Waveform #Interpretation ... #pulmonary
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Restrictive Lung Disease:
 • Chest wall or neuromuscular disorders
 • Interstitial
Pulmonary Function ... Testing (PFT) Interpretation ... Algorithm Restrictive ... Lung Disease Obstructive ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Pulmonary Function Testing: Flow Volume Loop Patterns
 • Variable extra-thoracic obstruction - truncated or flattened inspiratory
Pulmonary Function ... Flow Volume Loop Patterns ... FlowVolume #Loops #pulmonary ... #PFTs #patterns ... #diagnosis
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 ... Algorithm Approach ... FEV1/FVC < 70% (obstruction ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... evaluation of the pattern ... extrahepatic biliary obstruction ... LFTs #Abnormal #Algorithm
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
Basic Interpretation ... the dominant HR-pattern ... bronchiectasis) #Diagnosis ... #Radiology #Pulmonary ... #Algorithm #ILD