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19-2 DELTA/DELTA XL/KAPPA VF8
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ETCO2 (END-TIDAL CO2) MONITORING
Overview
End-tidal CO
2
, or etCO
2
, is the level of carbon dioxide in the airway at the end of
expiration. The monitor reports etCO
2
and its associated parameters iCO
2
(Inspired
CO
2
) and RRc (Respiration Rate) via on optional free-standing MultiGas unit, an
etCO
2
module or an etCO
2
pod. You can also monitor etCO
2
via an optional combined
etCO
2
/respiratory mechanics pod.
The etCO
2
module and pods acquire signals from a Capnostat
®
sensor. For
mainstream monitoring, the sensor fits over a specially designed adapter in the
intubated patient’s airway or breathing circuit. For sidestream detection, a sampling
pump delivers signals from the adapter to the module or pod.
NOTE: To monitor etCO
2
and other airway gases via the MultiGas module, see
chapter 23, Scio® Four Modules. To monitor airway pressure, flow, volume and other
respiratory mechanics variables together with or separately from etCO
2
, see chapter 21,
Respiratory Mechanics.
NOTE: etCO
2
readings assume body temperature of 37 °C and humidity of 100 %,
otherwise etCO
2
readings may vary.
NOTE: Dräger pods and their accessories that come into contact with the patient are
all free of latex.