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Welch Allyn Propaq Quick Start Guide For Co2 Waveforms - Quick Reference Guide User Manual

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Endotracheal Tube In Esophagus

If inadvertent esophageal intubation occurs, the capnogram indicates the
endotracheal tube is incorrectly positioned and ventilation is not taking place.
Look for:

No CO

2

measured

Only small, short-lived capnograms displayed

60

30

0

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