You don't need ABG : Predicting PaCO2 from End tidal CO2.

End tidal CO2 are great way to monitor ventilation continuously. You can use them to predict PaCO2 and troubleshoot your patient problems with ventilation. In this lecture, we will learn how to go about it.

Please watch following for better understanding of this topic :
1. Capnography - basic concepts:    • How capnography works ?  
2. Capnography - clinical use :    • How to use capnography clinically ?  
3. Hypercapnia from increased dead space ventilation :    • Hypercapnia :  increased dead space v...  
4. How to measure dead space :    • How to measure dead space ?  
5. Why COPD causes hypercapnia :    • Why does COPD cause hypercapnia ?  
6. Peak and plateau pressures :    • Lung mechanics :  Peak and Plateau pr...  
7. How to optimize respiratory rates :    • 3  How to optimize respiratory rates ...  
8. ABG : How to approach respiratory acidosis ?   • How to approach respiratory acidosis ?  
9. ABG : How to approach respiratory alkalosis?    • How to approach respiratory alkalosis?  


Disclaimer:
This video is not intended to provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice; it also does not constitute provision of healthcare services. The content provided in this video is for informational and educational purposes only.
Please consult with a physician or healthcare professional regarding any medical or mental health related diagnosis or treatment. No information in this video should ever be considered as a substitute for advice from a healthcare professional.
Unless otherwise specified, these lectures are intended only for adult population and may not apply to pediatric/neonates.