The Shape of the Expired CO₂ tracing of a Patient

question 10

Multiple Choice

The shape of the expired CO₂ tracing of a patient is normal but instead of being zero, the baseline is elevated to about 12 mm Hg. Which of the following is the most likely problem?

• A)patient disconnected from the system
• B)obstruction of the sampling tube
• C)rebreathing
• D)presence of N₂O

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