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Capnography Waveforms
Sudden loss of waveform
 • ET tube disconnected, dislodged, kinked or obstructec
 • Loss of
Capnography Waveforms ... Sudden loss of waveform ... function Decreasing EtCO2 ... #Capnography #Waveforms ... #EndTidalCO2 #pulmonary
Capnography
Measurement of exhaled carbon dioxide can be used to confirm ETT placement, for safer procedural sedation,
monitor cardiac & pulmonary ... • PETCO2 - End-tidal ... The Capnograph waveform ... interpretation #waveforms ... patterns #diagnosis #pulmonary
Capnography and 12 Common Waves - Credit: Charlie Alvarenga

#Diagnosis #CriticalCare #Capnography #Waveforms #Interpretation #ETCO2 #EndTidalCO2 #pulmonary
#Capnography #Waveforms ... Interpretation #ETCO2 ... #EndTidalCO2 #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 ... sharp increase in waveform ... #EndTidalCO2 #ETCO2 ... Capnogram #Patterns #Waveform
Basics of Waveform Capnography
Waveform capnography assesses ventilation by monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide
Can use measurement and morphology
Basics of Waveform ... Capnography Waveform ... C02 (PECO2) • Abnormal ... WAVEFORM • α-Angle ... peak, not end-tidal
Know the waves!  Capnography is useful for more than just tube placement confirmation.

#Diagnosis #PCC #Capnography
#Capnography #Waveforms ... Interpretation #ETCO2 ... #EndTidalCO2 #pulmonary
Today in the OR, the anesthesiologist shared with me his "Coffee Cup Rule" for ETCO2 obstruction
Cup Rule" for ETCO2 ... on top of the ETCO2 ... #Capnography #ETCO2 ... CoffeeCup #Rule #Waveform ... Interpretation #pulmonary
Right Heart Catheterization Waveforms and Pressures
Right Atrial Pressure:
 • Mean: 1-5 mm Hg
Right Ventricular Pressure:
 •
Catheterization Waveforms ... Diastolic: 1-7 mm Hg Pulmonary-Artery ... Mean: 9-19 mm Hg Pulmonary-Capillary ... Catheterization #RHC #Waveforms ... #Pressures #normal
Continuous capnography monitoring is now standard for all ventilated patients on intensive care units (ICUs) in
#Capnography #Waveform ... #ETCO2 #EndTidalCO2 ... Interpretation #pulmonary
Abnormal Jugular Venous Pressure Waveforms - Differential Diagnosis
 - Absent a wave - Atrial fibrillation, sinus
Abnormal Jugular ... Venous Pressure Waveforms ... atrial myxoma, pulmonary ... Cardiac tamponade #Abnormal ... #Jugular #Waveforms