Which of the following are indications for capnography? 1. ...

[Lisaclaire]

Which of the following are indications for capnography?
 
  1. Evaluating the response to therapies affecting ventilation/perfusion ratio () relationships
  2. Determining the position of an artificial airway (trachea vs. esophagus)
  3. Assessing a patient's readiness for weaning from ventilatory support
  4. Monitoring the integrity of the ventilatory circuit and artificial airway
  a. 1 and 3 only
  b. 2, 3, and 4 only
  c. 1, 2, and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4

Question 2

What is the most common technique used to measure CO2 in respiratory gases?
 
  a. Infrared absorption
  b. Mass spectroscopy
  c. Photoacoustics
  d. Raman scattering

[Li Jun]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The infrared capnometer is the most common.

[Lisaclaire]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[Dnite]

Great answer, keep it coming