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Gentle monitoring

With the help of capnometry, the carbon dioxide content in the patient‘s expired air can be determined. This noninvasive method is used for continuous monitoring of ventilated patients, especially in the areas of anesthesia, critical care and preclinical emergency medicine.

In those application areas capnometry is a fast and reliable method for monitoring the ventilation tube position. In addition, capnometry also permits immediate ventilation management depending on the end-tidal carbon dioxide (etCO2) value. The effectiveness of a cardiac massage can be evaluated right away. Capnometry has become an integral component in ventilators, medical monitors and defibrillators. Small portable systems are specially designed for monitoring during patient transport and for use by rescue services.