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Practical uses of end-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring in the emergency department

1994; Elsevier BV; Volume: 12; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/0736-4679(94)90416-2

2352-5029

Luviza J. Santos, Joseph Varón, L. Pic‐Aluas, Arthur H. Combs,

Respiratory Support and Mechanisms

Qualitative and quantitative measurement of the carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration in respiratory gases is readily available with current technology. End-tidal CO2 (PetCO2) monitoring, whether by qualitative colorimetric methods or by solid-state spectrophotometric techniques, is becoming increasingly valuable in the Emergency Department (ED). These techniques offer a practical adjunct to the ED management of critical interventions including endotracheal intubation, conscious sedation, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.