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Capnography
Measurement of exhaled carbon dioxide can be used to confirm ETT placement, for safer procedural sedation,
used to confirm ETT ... • PETCO2 - End-tidal ... waveform is composed ... #interpretation ... #waveforms #patterns
Capnography Waveforms
Sudden loss of waveform
 • ET tube disconnected, dislodged, kinked or obstructec
 • Loss of
Capnography Waveforms ... Sudden loss of waveform ... cuff leak • ET ... #CriticalCare #Capnography ... #Waveforms #Interpretation
Beginner's Guide to End-Tital Capnography
4 Phases of the Capnoqram
I - Inspiration and expiration Of dead space
II
Beginner's Guide to End-Tital ... Capnography 4 ... with "shark fin" waveform ... EndTidalCO2 #ETCO2 #Capnography ... #Interpretation
Post-Intubation Package Checklist
Quick Checklist
	Waveform Capnography
	Secure the Tube Well
	Confirm Lung Protective Vent Settings
	Achieve Adequate Analgesia and Sedation
	Raise
Post-Intubation Package Checklist ... Quick Checklist ...  Waveform Capnography ... Lung Protective Vent ... PostIntubation #Checklist
Basics of Waveform Capnography
Waveform capnography assesses ventilation by monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide
Can use measurement and morphology
Capnography Waveform ... capnography assesses ... pathophysiology OVERVIEW • Capnography ... early peak, not end-tidal ... #Capnography #interpretation
ETT depth may be predicted based on the patient’s height.  This has been validated among
ETT depth may be ... A height-based algorithm ... depth and tidal ... to your airway checklist ... Intubation #Airway #Checklist
Epistaxis Management Algorithm / Checklist

1. blow out clots 
2. vasoconstrictor spray 
3. nose clip or direct
Epistaxis Management Algorithm ... / Checklist ... after cautery or cannot ... Nasal #NoseBleed #Algorithm ... #Checklist #ENT
RA/CVP Waveform Interpretation

Central venous pressure (CVP) or right atrial pressure (RAP) waveform tracings can often times
RA/CVP Waveform ... Interpretation ... contraction at end ... Classic “cannon ... #Interpretation
Cannot Intubate, Cannot Oxygenate (CICO) Checklist Mnemonic 

C - Call it and communicate it: 
- Communicate
Cannot Intubate, ... (CICO) Checklist ... position with waveform ... capnography; ... Law #CICO #Checklist
Adult ACLS - Cardiac Arrest Algorithm - AHA 2020
CPR Quality:
 • Push hard (at least 2
Cardiac Arrest Algorithm ... • Quantitative waveform ... capnography - If ... capnography or ... confirm and monitor ET