Critical Care Time

@CritCareTime

The podcast for everyone who cares for the critically ill

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Critical Care Time @CritCareTime Jul 8, 2023

Check out our 🆕 infographic on undifferentiated shock; the perfect accompaniment to the first episode of Critical Care Time!

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The EtCO₂ Reading Is Only Half the Picture.

A single value can tell you only so much.

Capnography offers more information than the number alone.

Here's how to understand what you're seeing on the monitor. 🧵

Critical Care Time @CritCareTime 1d

Capnography isn’t just a number.

The waveform contains physiological clues that can help inform patient care.

Knowing what to look for can make waveform capnography a much more useful bedside tool.

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Critical Care Time @CritCareTime 2d

An unrecognized esophageal intubation can have devastating consequences.

Capnography helps confirm tube placement and can provide an early warning when something is wrong.

Stay out of island jail. Use capnography.

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Critical Care Time @CritCareTime 2d

The number on the monitor is only part of the story.

EtCO₂ reflects ventilation, perfusion, and metabolism. The waveform can reveal even more.

In our latest episode, Nick and Cyrus break down what to look for when reading a capnogram.

Watch the full episode ↓