Capnography

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Contents 1 Introduction 2 Indications 3 Procedure 4 More General Terms 5 References

Introduction

• The terms capnography & capnometry are sometimes considered synonymous. Capnometry suggests measurement; capnography suggests a recording.

Indications

• assessment of hypoventilation

• sedation
• anesthesia

Procedure

• comprises the continuous analysis & recording of CO2 concentrations [[[Co2 | CO2]]] in respiratory gases
• capnographic records or waveforms may be time-based or volume-based

More General Terms

• clinical procedure

References

1. National Guideline Clearinghouse
   - The use of capnography during procedural sedation/analgesia in the emergency department. Emergency Nurses Association ngc-guideline: [1]

capnography (capnometry)