Which waveform on a capnogram is characteristic of bronchospasm that occurs during a severe asthmatic episode?
A) shark-fin
B) square wave
C) sawtooth
D) sine wave

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The "shark-fin" waveform on a capnogram is characteristic of bronchospasm that occurs during a severe asthmatic episode. This shape is due to the slowed and turbulent airflow through constricted airways, leading to a gradual rise in CO2 levels rather than the normal sharp increase.

Which Waveform on a Capnogram Is Characteristic of Bronchospasm That