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CAPNOGRAONY WAVEFORMS Flashcards

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Normal ETO2 waveform

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35-45mmHg

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CURVED SHARKFIN APPEARANCE

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ASTHMA
COPD

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Slow rate with increased ETCO2

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Hypoventilation
Partial airway obstruction
Respiratory depression

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Rapid rate with decreased ETCO2

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Hyperventilation
Excessive BVM use
Pulmonary embolism

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5
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Decreased ETCO2 with variable waveforms

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APNOEA
inadequate breathing
Sedation

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ETCO2 in an intubated patient

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Sudden loss of waveform near zero

Tube disconnected/dislodged/obstructed

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Decreasing ETCO2 with loss of plateau

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ET tube cuff issue
ET tube in hypopharynx
Partial obstruction

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What is the minimum mmHg to be maintained during CPR

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10

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