5 results
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 ... #Capnography #interpretation ... #waveforms #patterns
Proposed Respiratory Support Algorithm in COVID19

The ‘intubate early’ paradigm, where patients who “fail” low flow oxygen
Respiratory Support Algorithm ... intubated and mechanically ... COVID19 #management #schema ... criticalcare #hypoxia #failure ... #algorithm
General schema for respiratory support in patients with COVID-19
Low flow nasal cannula
 • Typically set at
General schema for ... ideal) Invasive Mechanical ... Ventilation • Target tidal ... criticalcare #hypoxia #failure ... #algorithm
Basics of Waveform Capnography
Waveform capnography assesses ventilation by monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide
Can use measurement and morphology
rebreathing or mechanical ... peak, not end-tidal ... obstructed • MECHANICAL ... OBSTRUCTION - Fixed mechanical ... #Capnography #interpretation
Causes of Congenital Anomalies - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Malformation
 • Embryonic development failure or inadequacy (often multifactorial)
Deformation
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Embryonic development failure ... Deformation • Abnormal mechanical ... normal tissue (e.g. ischemia ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm