Multiprofessional Critical Care Review: Pediatric 2024 (MCCRCP24ON)-Pulmonary Waveform Analysis

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The presentation focuses on pulmonary waveform and airway graphic analysis, emphasizing the importance of recognizing different ventilatory patterns. It discusses how to determine patient-ventilator interactions via flow-time scalars, highlighting that symmetric patterns denote good interaction. Various types of dyssynchrony are explored: trigger, flow, and cycle, each with distinct causes and indicators. Real-life scenarios illustrate issues like trigger sensitivity, auto-triggering, and flow dyssynchrony. The proper interpretation of airway loops and identification of problems like bronchospasm or air leaks through flow-volume curves are emphasized. It discusses the optimization of PEEP and the impact of intrinsic PEEP on patient outcomes. Capnography patterns for conditions like esophageal intubation, mainstem intubation, and bronchospasm are explained. The key takeaway is consistent assessment and adjustment to optimize patient-ventilator synchronization, minimizing work of breathing and improving outcomes.

Keywords

pulmonary waveform

airway graphic analysis

ventilatory patterns

patient-ventilator interaction

dyssynchrony types

capnography patterns

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