Aneurysmal Oscillation of the Capnogram: A Case Report

Kulbhushan Saini1, Avneet Singh1, Anand Kumar Mishra2

  • 1From the Departments of Anesthesia and Intensive Care.

A&A Practice
|March 14, 2022
PubMed
Summary

Capnogram variations can mimic patient breathing efforts. Oscillations from thoracic aneurysms are distinct and may signal bronchial or lung compression.

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