CO2

Question 1

What do you check if the curve is flatlining ?

Answer 1

Reintubate Check circuit

Question 2

What should you check if you see an elevated baseline

Answer 2

Check soda lime Check gas flow Check 1 way valve

Question 3

What should you check/do when the patient is hypoventilating

Answer 3

Ventilate the patient Check temp

Question 4

What should you do/ check if the CO2 shows hyperventilation

Answer 4

Check depth Check circuit for leak

Question 5

What should you check when the CO2 shows lose of signal

Answer 5

Check patient connection Check for obstruction Check pop off valve Check circuit

Question 6

What should you check when you see a dip in the CO2 curve

Answer 6

It is a bucked vent Check circuit and depth

Question 7

What should you do if you see the CO2 curve sloping down/ shark finn

Answer 7

Check circuit for leak Check ET cuff Reintubate

Question 8

What is the normal ETCO2 for a dog

Answer 8

45-50mmhg

Question 9

What is the normal ETCO2 for cats

Answer 9

35-45mmhg