The capnogram seen in the figure shows which of the following?
a. Excessive phase 4 c. Indistinguishable phase 3
b. Deep "curare cleft" d. Slow cardiac oscil-lation
ANS: C
The figure shows an indistinguishable phase 3 caused by increases in physiologic dead space. This is a sign of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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