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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 ... Specific capnograph patterns ... dysynchrony during mechanical ... #patterns #diagnosis
Basics of Waveform Capnography
Waveform capnography assesses ventilation by monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide
Can use measurement and morphology
PATTERNS: • BRONCHOSPASM ... peak, not end-tidal ... surface - Pattern ... interpretation #patterns ... #diagnosis #pulmonary
The fourth pattern includes abnormalities that result in decreased lung attenuation or air-filled lesions.
These include:
- Emphysema
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The fourth pattern ... low attenuation pattern ... on the basis of HRCT ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... Differential #Diagram #Comparison
Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
pattern The algorithm ... are visible, the pattern ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #HRCT ... NodularPattern #Nodular #Pattern
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 ... Raise test #Diagnosis ... Capnography #Capnogram #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 ... arterial #artlines #diagnosis
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
nodules shown on HRCT ... making an accurate diagnosis ... in the nodular pattern ... NodularPattern #Nodular #Pattern ... Perilymphatic #Comparison
Low Back Pain (Lumbago) - Common Differential Diagnosis and Patterns

Mechanical Low Back Pain:
Aching pain in the
Common Differential Diagnosis ... and Patterns ... Mechanical Low Back ... #Patterns #Features ... #Comparison
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
interpretation of HRCT ... the dominant HR-pattern ... bronchiectasis) #Diagnosis ... Radiology #Pulmonary #HRCT ... Interpretation #Algorithm
Fluid Responsiveness and Fluid Tolerance Testing - OnePager Summary
Fluid resuscitation can be beneficial when required or
• END TIDAL CO2 ... PULMONARY A vs B-LINE PATTERN ... predominant lung US pattern ... Tolerance #testing #diagnosis ... #criticalcare #comparison