Capnography

Question 1

Capnography readings are _________ less than paCO2

Answer 1

4-5 mm Hg

Question 2

> 40 mm Hg capnography reading

Answer 2

hypoventilation

Question 3

<32 mm hg capnography reading

Answer 3

hyperventilation

Question 4

Biggest advantage of capnography

Answer 4

evaluates ventilation (breathing)

Question 5

Name three clinical situations where capnography would be useful in evaluating ventilation

Answer 5

1. Anesthesia
2. PPV positive pressure ventilation
3. CPR

Question 6

Respiratory depression is common during anesthesia making it important to monitor for __________ _____ via capnography to prevent ___________

Answer 6

Increased CO2
Acidosis

Question 7

Capnography is an effective perfusion indicator during CPR. CPR is effective when CO2 ____________

Answer 7

Increases

Question 8

Normal shape of a capnograph

Answer 8

ascend plateau descend

Question 9

Capnograph x axis and y axis

Answer 9

X: Respiratory rate frequency
Y: CO2 concentration