A carbon dioxide monitor that does not show the waveform is worthless

Frank E. Block

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Abstract

The author suggests that the carbon dioxide waveform should be displayed, as are the electrocardiogram and arterial pressure waveforms. He argues that a carbon dioxide analyzer that does not provide a waveform is not of value, as subtle changes in the carbon dioxide waveform can reflect impending problems. Only when a plateau is present in the capnogram can one be certain that end-tidal gas is being measured, and the author asserts that the presence or absence of this plateau can be detected only by visually inspecting the waveform.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)213-214
Number of pages2
JournalJournal of Clinical Monitoring
Volume4
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 1 1988

Keywords

  • Equipment: capnometers
  • Monitoring: carbon dioxide displays

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine

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