Capnography can help detect all of the following, except
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Endobronchial intubation
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Esophageal intubation
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Bronchospasm
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Pulmonary embolism
solution
It is important to remember that capnography will show a normal capnograph and end-tidal CO2 immediately following endobronchial intubation. Anesthesia providers must be vigilant to always listen for bilateral breath sounds and observe bilateral chest rise to confirm tracheal intubation.