tl;dr (<5 minutes) Quantitative end tidal: Partial pressure of CO2 in the gas sample at the end of expiration. You get a numeric value and a wave-form. EtCO2 is typically lower than PaCO2 due to anatomical and pathological dead space. No…
Intro: Stroke is the third leading cause of death and number one cause of disability in the United States. Classically, strokes present with sudden onset focal neurological deficits in a vascular distribution and need prompt assessmen…