
#Epi 47 - ICU Primary - Bedside preparation Part 4
ICU Primary PrepCast
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Hypercapnia
The last thing that you need to test is the a brain stem response to hypercapnia. The sensation of an elevated c o two detected by the dorcil respiritual group on the surface of the brain stem where it's bathed in c s f. This causes a reflex change in yor am, in spiritualy muscles. So your diaphragm reight and strength increases in contraction. Mike: Why did cranial nerve 11 always get us to the ball? Because he had good accessories.
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