The normal co, Waveform – Welch Allyn Propaq Quick Start Guide For Co2 Waveforms - Quick Reference Guide User Manual
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The Normal CO
2
Waveform
The “normal” capnogram shape consists of the following:
A-B
Zero baseline
– the beginning of exhalation
B-C
Rapid, sharp rise
– anatomical dead space gas replaced by more
distal airway gases that contain more CO
2
C-D
Alveolar “plateau”
– contains mixed alveolar gases
D
End-Tidal CO
2
– highest concentration of exhaled CO
2
D-E
Rapid, sharp downstroke
– inhalation phase; fresh gas rapidly
replaces CO
2
60
30
0
A
B
C
D
E
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