CAPNOGRAPHY WAVEFORM PART 2 | PULSEPREPHUB

Review of normal capnography waveform phases: Phase I, Phase II, Phase III, and the inspiratory downstroke How to interpret abnormal waveforms, including: “Shark‐fin” / obstructive patterns Curare clefts (spontaneous respiratory effort during mechanical ventilation) Rebreathing patterns CO₂ washout / dilution artifacts The relationship between waveform shape and ventilation, perfusion, and metabolism Use of capnography in cardiac arrest / CPR, especially: Real‑time feedback on circulation Detection of Return Of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC) Troubleshooting common issues: leaks in sampling lines, loose connectors, moisture or blockages, sampling line faults Clinical pearls: how the waveform changes in lung disease, airway obstruction, or V/Q mismatch #Capnography #EtCO2 #CapnographyWaveform #EndTidalCO2 #ETCO2Monitoring #CapnographyBasics #AdvancedCapnography #WaveformAnalysis #RespiratoryMonitoring #AnesthesiaMonitoring #VentilatorMonitoring #CriticalCare #EmergencyMedicine #RespiratoryTherapy #MedicalEducation #AirwayManagement #PatientMonitoring #PreHospitalCare #EMS #ICU