Capnography: An Underutilized Tool That Can Save Lives
Often referred to as, “the sixth vital sign," the routine use of capnography appears to be lacking in hospitals, both across the United States as well as globally.
Often referred to as, “the sixth vital sign," the routine use of capnography appears to be lacking in hospitals, both across the United States as well as globally.
An analysis of over 1,000 medical and surgical patients receiving IV opioids for pain found that opioid-induced respiratory depression (OIRD) occurred in 46% of patients.
Despite criticism from some in the industry, research supports the use of capnography for moderate procedural sedation during endoscopic procedures.
Capnography appears to be the most effective monitoring aid for detecting respiratory compromise in patients during mild sedation.
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