Monitoring the Anesthetized Patient - 2 Flashcards
How to measure minute ventilation (V)?
TV (tidal volume) x frequency
What is the end product of cellular metabolism?
CO2
What is CO2 transported as in the venous system?
HCO3-
The production and elimination of CO2 is linked to ____, perfusion, and _____.
The production and elimination of CO2 in linked to METABOLISM, perfusion, and VENTILATION.
Capnography is a noninvasive method to measure systemic ____, ____, ____, and cardiac output.
Capnography is a noninvasive method to measure systemic METABOLISM, PULMONARY PERFUSION, PULMONARY VENTILATION, and cardiac output.
If CO2 production (metabolism), cardiac output, and pulmonary perfusion are all constant, but there is a change in the End-tital CO2, what caused the change?
A change in ventiation
EtCO2 monitors exhaled CO2 noninvasively and is an indirect measurement of ____ CO2.
Arterial CO2 (PaCO2)
EtCO2 will be ____ mmHg less than PaCO2.
3 - 5
What is the most useful value for detection of apnea and hypoventilation?
EtCO2
What are the advantages of a sidestream capnography sampling tube?
- Light weight
- Ease of manipulation
- Ability sample other gases
- Small sample chamber
What are the disadvantages of a sidestream capnography sampling tube?
- Need to scavenge aspirated gases
- Plugging of sample line by secretions
- 2-3 second delay
- Dilution of sample from leaks in breathing circuit
What are the advantages of a mainstream capnography sampling tube?
- No scavenging of aspirated gases needed
2. Real-time measurement
What are the disadvantages of a mainstream capnography sampling tube?
- Added dead space
- Weight can cause kinking of the ET tube
- Sensing chamber can be contaminated by secretions
- Patients may be burned by heated cuvette (sensors are heated to prevent condensation of water vapor)
What are 5 specific causes of increased EtCO2 values?
- Metabolism : fever, malignant hyperthermia
- Pulmonary perfusion : increased CO, increased BP
- Alveolar ventilation : hypoventilation, rebreathing
- Technical errors : exhausted soda lime, faulty one-way valves, inadequate fresh gas flow
What are 5 specific causes of decreased EtCO2 values?
- Metabolism : hypothermia, hypothyroidism, muscle relaxants
- Pulmonary perfusion : decreased CO, decreased BP, cardiac arrest, pulmonary embolism
- Alveolar ventilation : hyperventilation, apnea, partial esophageal obstruction
- Technical error : leak in sample line, patient disconnect, high FGF in NRB system
What is the typically difference between EtCO2 and PaCO2 in a horse?
EtCO2 ~ 10-15 mmHg