Which Waveform on a Capnogram Is Characteristic of Bronchospasm That

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which waveform on a capnogram is characteristic of bronchospasm that occurs during a severe asthmatic episode?

• A) shark-fin
• B) sine wave
• C) sawtooth
• D) square wave

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