After an Intubation Attempt, an Expired Capnogram Indicates a CO₂

question 99

Multiple Choice

After an intubation attempt, an expired capnogram indicates a CO₂ level near zero. What does this finding probably indicate?

• A) Abnormally high ventilation/perfusion ratio ()
• B) Placement of the endotracheal tube in the esophagus
• C) Placement of the endotracheal tube in the trachea
• D) Failure of the cuff to properly seal the airway

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