Capnography

Question 1

When should Capnography be considered?
List 4

Answer 1

• Severe respiratory distress
• when respiratory medicines are used
• Advanced airway in place
• Inadequate respiratory effort

Question 2

Normal Range - ETCO2

Answer 2

35 - 45 mmHg
Pediatric and adult

Question 3

Cardiac arrest attempt to keep ETCO2 above:

Answer 3

10 mm Hg

Question 4

Post-cardiac arrest attempt to keep ETCO2:

Answer 4

Between 34 - 40 mm Hg

Question 5

If ETCO2 levels stay above 45 mm Kg what may be needed?

Answer 5

Intubation

Question 6

Name 3 factors that might lead to ETCO2 not being detected:

Answer 6

1. Loss of airway
2. Circulatory collapse
   3 Equipment failure

Question 7

Name the Waveform Characteristics:

Answer 7

1. Baseline
2. Expiratory Upstroke
3. Expiratory Plateau
4. End-Tidal concentration
5. Inspiration