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2012年11月11日—End-tidalcarbondioxide(ETco2)monitoringprovidesvaluableinformationaboutCO2productionandclearance(ventilation).Alsocalled ...

End-tidal carbon dioxide (ETco2) monitoring provides valuable information about CO2 production and clearance (ventilation). Also called capnometry or capnography, this noninvasive technique provides a breath-by-breath analysis and a continuous recording of ventilatory status. In fact, it’s commonly called the “ventilation vital sign.”

By providing instantaneous feedback on the patient’s ventilation effectiveness, ETco2 monitoring gives early warning of respiratory compromise. It also may reflect cardiac perfusion changes and has been used to indicate the effectiveness of chest compressions in cardiac arrest. What’s more, it confirms endotracheal tube placement and helps monitor ventilator circuit integrity.

A standard of care in the operating room for more than 25 years, ETco2 monitoring is becoming a common adjunct in the intensive-care and procedural-care settings. In the pre...