You are ventilating a patient in cardiac arrest and you see a sudden rise in the capnometry measurement. Your statement to the crew providing care would be:

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A sudden rise in capnometry measurement during cardiac arrest could indicate the return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC), as it suggests an increase in cardiac output and pulmonary blood flow. Therefore, it is appropriate to stop CPR and check for a pulse to confirm ROSC.

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