Capnography Insights

What is Capnography?

Capnography is the monitoring of the concentration or partial pressure of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the respiratory gases. Its primary clinical use is in anesthesia and intensive care for monitoring ventilation. It is usually presented as a graph of exhaled CO2 concentration plotted against time, or, less commonly, against exhaled volume. It provides real-time information about a patient's ventilation, perfusion, and metabolism, as well as information about the respiratory equipment. It's commonly used to confirm endotracheal tube placement, monitor the effectiveness of CPR, and detect respiratory distress.

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What other technologies are related to Capnography?

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ABG puncture

Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis provides a more direct and comprehensive assessment of blood gases, including CO2, although it is invasive and intermittent, which contrasts with capnography's continuous, non-invasive nature.

mentioned alongside Capnography in 98% (53) of relevant job posts

transcutaneous monitoring

Transcutaneous monitoring, specifically for CO2 (PtcCO2), offers a non-invasive alternative for estimating arterial CO2, similar to capnography, but it may have limitations in certain clinical scenarios and patient populations.

mentioned alongside Capnography in 75% (54) of relevant job posts