Capnography Flashcards

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Capnography - low EtC02 causes

A

Poor seal - trouble shoot, consider airway adjuncts

Poor perfusion - correct perfusion

Hyperventilation - modify ventilation rate

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Capnography - high EtC02 causes

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Hypoventilation - increase volume or ventilation rate, reduce PEEP

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Capnography - hypercpania

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High C02 levels
>45 - hypoventilation

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Capnography - hypocapnia

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<35 - over ventilation

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