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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
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
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 ... sharp increase in waveform ... 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 ... SPECIFIC ARTERIAL WAVEFORM ... PATTERNS • Pulsus ... spontaneous or mechanical
Shock - Findings, Signs and Symptoms by Classification
 - Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Distributive (Vasodilation)
and Symptoms by Classification ... - Obstructive (Mechanical ... Differential #Diagnosis #Classification ... #Table #CriticalCare
APVcmv - Adaptive Pressure Ventilation - Controlled Mechanical Ventilation Summary
Most Similar to PRVC - Pressure Regulated
Ventilation - Controlled Mechanical ... Rate 2) Target Tidal ... neurogenic breathing patterns ... as the target tidal ... Adaptive #Pressure #Mechanical
(S)CMV - Synchronized Controlled Mechanical Ventilation Summary
Most Similar to "AC/VC"
Basic Set Parameters:
  1) Rate
Synchronized Controlled Mechanical ... 1) Rate 2) Tidal ... sensitivity, flow pattern ... Synchronized #Controlled #Mechanical
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification

Hypovolemic (Intravascular volume depletion)
 - Hemorrhagic 
   • Trauma
Differential Diagnosis by Classification ... Obstructive (Mechanical ... Differential #Diagnosis #Classification ... #Table #CriticalCare
Diastolic Function Grading - Schematic diastolic filling patterns

I: impaired relaxation, II: moderate diastolic dysfunction (pseudonormal), III:
diastolic filling patterns ... Dysfunction #Grading #Classification ... Grades #Criteria #Table
Mechanical ventilation in obese patients according to the i-STAR Algorithm
Intubate
 • Anticipate difficult airway management and
Mechanical ventilation ... Ventilation • Tidal ... ARDSnet low-PEEP table ... non-ARDS • Mechanical ... Algorithm #Obesity #Mechanical