Instructions for use – Infinity Acute Care System – Monitoring Applications VG6.n 369
Scio Monitoring
Change in slope of ascend-
ing limb. Possible absence
of an alveolar plateau.
Obstruction caused by one of the
following:
– Partial obstruction in expiratory
limb of breathing circuit
– Foreign body in upper airway
– Partially kinked or occluded
artificial airway
– Herniated endotracheal or
tracheostomy tube cuff
– Bronchospasm
Elevated baseline, with
pronounced slope on de-
scending limb
– Faulty ventilator circuit valve
– Rebreathing (see above)
Description Cause Capnogram