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Capnography Waveforms
Sudden loss of waveform
 • ET tube disconnected, dislodged, kinked or obstructec
 • Loss of
Capnography Waveforms ... of circulatory function ... hypopharynx • Partial obstruction ... #Interpretation ... #EndTidalCO2 #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 ... #Function #Testing
Hypotension / Shock Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic:
 • Poor oral intake
 • Hemorrhage
 • Renal loss
 •
Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Hypovolemic ... valvulopathy • Pulmonary ... • Pulmonary hypertension ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
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
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
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 ... Capnography #Capnogram #Patterns ... #Waveform #Interpretation ... #pulmonary
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Warm Extremities
 - Distributive Shock - Low JVP
Shock - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... HOCM) - Obstructive ... Sounds • Pulmonary ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Basics of Waveform Capnography
Waveform capnography assesses ventilation by monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide
Can use measurement and morphology
data regarding pulmonary ... surface - Pattern ... indicate: - Shock ... #Capnography #interpretation ... #pulmonary
Shock - Differential Diagnosis Framework
 - MAP <65. SBP <90, drop in SBP > 40
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Shock - Differential ... Arrhythmia • Obstructive ... : Pulmonary Embolism ... #Differential # ... #criticalcare #algorithm
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 ... #Function #Test