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Capnography
Measurement of exhaled carbon dioxide can be used to confirm ETT placement, for safer procedural sedation,
• PETCO2 - End-tidal ... The Capnograph waveform ... dysynchrony during mechanical ... interpretation #waveforms ... #patterns #diagnosis
ETT depth may be predicted based on the patient’s height.  This has been validated among
A height-based algorithm ... by attaching a table ... ETT depth and tidal ... to your airway checklist ... Intubation #Airway #Checklist
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 ... with "shark fin" waveform ... with decreasing waveform ... CPR • Can show fluid ... Capnography #Capnogram #Patterns
Basics of Waveform Capnography
Waveform capnography assesses ventilation by monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide
Can use measurement and morphology
rebreathing or mechanical ... PATTERNS: • BRONCHOSPASM ... peak, not end-tidal ... surface - Pattern ... interpretation #patterns
Arterial Lines & Waveforms
Arterial lines permit continuous invasive blood pressure measurement, frequent arterial blood sampling, and
Arterial Lines & Waveforms ... analysis of the waveform ... PATTERNS • Pulsus ... spontaneous or mechanical ... PPV) may suggest fluid
Mechanical ventilation in obese patients according to the i-STAR Algorithm
Intubate
 • Anticipate difficult airway management and
to the i-STAR Algorithm ... ventilation • Fluids ... Ventilation • Tidal ... ARDSnet low-PEEP table ... patients #iSTAR #Algorithm
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
Analysis of the waveform ... • END TIDAL CO2 ... PULSE OXIMETRY WAVEFORM ... PULMONARY A vs B-LINE PATTERN ... predominant lung US pattern
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
needing a little fluid ... achieved negative fluid ... and perhaps even mechanical ... #differential #algorithm ... cardiology #treatment #table
Emergency Evacuation  - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Anaesthetised or sedated patient requires unplanned transfer because
Transfer on operating table ... • Mechanical ... adequate supplies of fluid ... remember mains cable ... Intraoperative #Checklist