Choosing the Right Capnography Monitor for Your Specific Clinical Needs
Capnography has become a standard of care in many medical settings, offering real-time insights into a patient's ventilatory status. From the emergency department and operating room to long-term care and transport situations, capnography monitors help clinicians detect respiratory compromise early, often before oxygen saturation drops. Selecting the right capnography monitor depends on your clinical setting, patient population, and monitoring requirements. Understanding the key features and differences between various models will help ensure you invest in a device that aligns with your workflow and enhances patient safety. What Does a Capnography Monitor Measure? Capnography monitors measure the concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in exhaled breath. The primary measurement, end-tidal CO2 (EtCO2) , reflects how effectively CO2 is being eliminated by the lungs, transported through the bloodstream, and metabolized by the body. In real time, this measurement is displayed as b...