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Capnography Waveforms
Sudden loss of waveform
 • ET tube disconnected, dislodged, kinked or obstructec
 • Loss of
Capnography Waveforms ... of circulatory function ... • Asthma • COPD ... #Diagnosis #CriticalCare ... #Interpretation
Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Pulmonary Function ... Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation ... Algorithm • Normal ... Non-Emphysematous COPD ... Emphysematous COPD
Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Restrictive Lung Disease:
 • Chest wall or neuromuscular disorders
 • Interstitial
Pulmonary Function ... Testing (PFT) Interpretation ... Algorithm Restrictive ... #Pulmonary #Function ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Capnography
Measurement of exhaled carbon dioxide can be used to confirm ETT placement, for safer procedural sedation,
• PETCO2 - End-tidal ... The Capnograph waveform ... airway obstruction, copd ... #Capnography #interpretation ... #waveforms #patterns
The ARDSnet ideal body weight/tidal volume chart takes all of the calculations and guesswork out of
ideal body weight/tidal ... the appropriate tidal ... Consider keeping a copy ... volume #Management ... #CriticalCare #
ETT depth may be predicted based on the patient’s height.  This has been validated among
A height-based algorithm ... ETT depth and tidal ... #Management #CriticalCare
Prone Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (P-CPR)
 - Confirm cardiac arrest
 - Shout for help
 - Commence prone CPR
(End tidal CO2 / ... Arrest #CPR #PCPR #algorithm ... #management #criticalcare
Post-Intubation Package Checklist
Quick Checklist
	Waveform Capnography
	Secure the Tube Well
	Confirm Lung Protective Vent Settings
	Achieve Adequate Analgesia and Sedation
	Raise
Quick Checklist  Waveform ... Place In-Line Suction ... PostIntubation #Checklist #CriticalCare ... #Management
Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm - Indications and Contraindications
Indications for NIV:
 • COPD - pH <7.35, pCO2
Ventilation (BiPAP) Algorithm ... Indications for NIV: • COPD ... Ventilation #BiPAP #Algorithm ... #criticalcare # ... management #indications
Chest Pain Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
STEMI:
 - Hx: Pressure like CP, Radiation to arm/jaw, CAD risk
Diagnosis and Management ... Algorithm STEMI ... up, Pericardial friction ... , Dyspnea, H/O COPD ... #Algorithm #differential