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DOPES
D-Displacement – endotracheal tube dislodges from trachea, or falls into right mainstem bronchus
O-Obstruction – Mucous plugging, bronchospasm, patient biting tube
P –Pneumothorax – Look out for pneumothorax, it can be subtle
E – Equipment – Disconnected/unpowered equipment, ensure everything is powered on and connected appropriately
S – Stacking – common in asthma/COPD due to inadequate expiration resulting in air trapping between breaths
Further Reading