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Patterns of pulmonary dysfunction revealed by flow-volume loops. For comparison, a normal loop is shown with
Patterns of pulmonary ... by flow-volume loops ... Diagnosis #PFTs #Spirometry ... #FlowVolume #Loops ... Comparison #Normal #pulmonary
Capnography and 12 Common Waves - Credit: Charlie Alvarenga

#Diagnosis #CriticalCare #Capnography #Waveforms #Interpretation #ETCO2 #EndTidalCO2 #pulmonary
#Capnography #Waveforms ... #Interpretation ... #ETCO2 #EndTidalCO2 ... #pulmonary
Capnography Waveforms
Sudden loss of waveform
 • ET tube disconnected, dislodged, kinked or obstructec
 • Loss of
Capnography Waveforms ... Sudden loss of waveform ... #Interpretation ... #ETCO2 #EndTidalCO2 ... #pulmonary
Flow Volume Loops - Common Patterns
A. Normal
B. Emphysema
C. Unilateral Main Stem Bronchial Obstruction
D. Fixed Upper Airway
Flow Volume Loops ... Diagnosis #PFTs #Spirometry ... #FlowVolume #Loops ... #Patterns #pulmonary
Know the waves!  Capnography is useful for more than just tube placement confirmation.

#Diagnosis #PCC #Capnography
#Capnography #Waveforms ... #Interpretation ... #ETCO2 #EndTidalCO2 ... #pulmonary
Spirometry - PFT Interpretation Algorithm

- BWH Medicine Chiefs @BrighamChiefs

#Spirometry #PFTs #Interpretation #Algorithm #diagnosis #differential #pulmonary #function
Spirometry - PFT ... Interpretation ... Algorithm - BWH ... #PFTs #Interpretation ... #differential #pulmonary
Today in the OR, the anesthesiologist shared with me his "Coffee Cup Rule" for ETCO2 obstruction
If it looks like ... Capnography #ETCO2 #EndTidalCO2 ... CoffeeCup #Rule #Waveform ... #Interpretation ... #pulmonary
Continuous capnography monitoring is now standard for all ventilated patients on intensive care units (ICUs) in
ICU nurses about interpretation ... #Capnography #Waveform ... #ETCO2 #EndTidalCO2 ... #Hats #Caps #Interpretation ... #pulmonary
Beginner's Guide to End-Tital Capnography
4 Phases of the Capnoqram
I - Inspiration and expiration Of dead space
II
with "shark fin" waveform ... with decreasing waveform ... Diagnosis #PCC #EndTidalCO2 ... #Interpretation ... #pulmonary
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 ... at Flow-Volume Loop ... #Algorithm #diagnosis