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Capnography
Measurement of exhaled carbon dioxide can be used to confirm ETT placement, for safer procedural sedation,
Capnography Measurement ... on an ABG) The Capnograph ... • Phase I — anatomical ... bronchospasm, airway ... waveforms #patterns #diagnosis
Anatomical Differences Between Pediatric and Adult Airways 
Pediatric airway is... 
• Proportionally smaller larynx 
• Narrowest
Anatomical Differences ... Pediatric airway ... #Differences #Anatomical ... #CriticalCare # ... Intubation #Diagnosis
Basics of Waveform Capnography
Waveform capnography assesses ventilation by monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide
Can use measurement and morphology
Waveform capnography ... • Monitoring airway ... CO2 rises when anatomical ... • MECHANICAL AIRWAY ... interpretation #patterns #diagnosis
Esophageal Intubation
 • Capnography Detection - No trace, Wrong place
 • Prevention and Mitigation
Intubation • Capnography ... Esophageal #Intubation #airway ... #detection #diagnosis ... #management #criticalcare
Approach to Tracheostomy Emergencies - OnePager Summary
COMPONENTS OF A TRACHEOSTOMY TUBE:
 • Obturator - inserted into
Pilot balloon ... enables sustained airway ... #Emergencies #diagnosis ... management #pulmonary #criticalcare ... #airway #anatomy