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Chapter 4 | Monitoring
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Monitoring ETCO2
Intended Use
The end-tidal CO
2
(EtCO
2
) monitor is a capnometric device that uses non-dispersive infrared
spectroscopy to continuously measure the amount of CO
2
during each breath and report the
amount present at the end of exhalation (EtCO
2
). The sample is obtained by the side stream
method and can be used with intubated or nonintubated patients. Respiration rate is also
measured and displayed in breaths per minute.
The EtCO
2
monitor is a tool to be used in addition to patient assessment. Care should be taken
to assess the patient at all times; do not rely solely on the EtCO
2
monitor.
Indications
EtCO
2
monitoring is used to detect trends in the level of expired CO
2
. It is used for monitoring
breathing efficacy and treatment effectiveness in acute cardiopulmonary care, for example,
to determine if adequate compressions are being performed during CPR or to rapidly detect
whether an endotracheal tube has been placed successfully.
Contraindications
None known.
EtCO2 Monitoring Warnings
Fire Hazard
Before use, carefully read these operating instructions,
the FilterLine ® tubing directions for use, and
precautionary information.
Fire Hazard
The FilterLine tubing may ignite in the presence of
O
2
when directly exposed to laser, electrosurgical
devices, or high heat. Use with caution to prevent
flammability of the FilterLine tubing.
Fire Hazard
Flammable anesthetics become mixed with the patient’s
air that is sampled by the capnometer. When using the
EtCO
2
monitor in the presence of flammable gases,
such as nitrous oxide or certain other anesthetics,
connect the EtCO
2
gas port to a scavenger system.