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Review
. 2020 Feb;34(1):7-16.
doi: 10.1007/s10877-019-00325-9. Epub 2019 May 31.

Clinical use of volumetric capnography in mechanically ventilated patients

Peter Kremeier  1 , Stephan H Böhm  2 , Gerardo Tusman  3
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Clinical use of volumetric capnography in mechanically ventilated patients

Peter Kremeier et al. J Clin Monit Comput. 2020 Feb.

Abstract

Capnography is a first line monitoring system in mechanically ventilated patients. Volumetric capnography supports noninvasive and breath-by-breath information at the bedside using mainstream CO2 and flow sensors placed at the airways opening. This volume-based capnography provides information of important body functions related to the kinetics of carbon dioxide. Volumetric capnography goes one step forward standard respiratory mechanics and provides a new dimension for monitoring of mechanical ventilation. The article discusses the role of volumetric capnography for the clinical monitoring of mechanical ventilation.

Keywords: Carbon dioxide; Dead space; Gas exchange; PEEP; Pulmonary blood flow; Volumetric capnography.

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