Applications of End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide (ETCO2) Monitoring in Emergency Department; a Narrative Review

Hamed Aminiahidashti, Sajad Shafiee, Alieh Zamani Kiasari, Mohammad Sazgar, Hamed Aminiahidashti, Sajad Shafiee, Alieh Zamani Kiasari, Mohammad Sazgar

Abstract

Capnograph is an indispensable tool for monitoring metabolic and respiratory function. In this study, the aim was to review the applications of end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) monitoring in emergency department, multiple databases were comprehensively searched with combination of following keywords: "ETCO2", "emergency department monitoring", and "critical monitoring" in PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, Index Copernicus, EBSCO and Cochrane Database.

Keywords: Capnography; Emergency service; carbon dioxide; exhalation; hospital; monitoring; physiologic.

Conflict of interest statement

We declare no conflict of interest with any financial organization regarding the material discussed in the manuscript.

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Figure 1
Diagram of a normal capnogram that includes the inspiratory and expiratory phase.

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