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[Measurement of carbon dioxide in emergency medicine].
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  22354403     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Expiratory carbon dioxide (CO(2)) monitoring is a valuable tool in the prehospital setting. Recent reports of misplaced endotracheal tubes in the prehospital setting make it important to ensure that tube placement is verified by CO(2) monitoring. The Euronorm 2007:1789 made provision of capnometry mandatory for all medical vehicles. However, the frequency of utilization of CO(2) monitoring after securing the airway and in patients with respiratory insufficiency is low. This article covers the terminology, physiology, technology and clinical applications of CO(2) monitoring. Monitoring of cardiac output and the efficiency of cardiopulmonary resuscitation are described and the article also highlights the importance of CO(2) monitoring in patients with severe head trauma as well as restrictive and obstructive pulmonary disorders.
Authors:
A Timmermann; J C Brokmann; R Fitzka; E A Nickel
Publication Detail:
Type:  English Abstract; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Der Anaesthesist     Volume:  61     ISSN:  1432-055X     ISO Abbreviation:  Anaesthesist     Publication Date:  2012 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2012-02-22     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0370525     Medline TA:  Anaesthesist     Country:  Germany    
Other Details:
Languages:  ger     Pagination:  148-55     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Abteilung Anästhesiologie und Schmerztherapie, Helios Klinikum Emil von Behring, 14109, Berlin, Deutschland, atimmer@web.de.
Vernacular Title:
Kohlenstoffdioxidmessung in der Notfallmedizin.
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