Comparison of ventilator-integrated end-tidal CO2 and transcutaneous CO2 monitoring in home-ventilated neuromuscular patients

Non-invasive transcutaneous capnometry (TcCO2) is used to assess the home ventilation's efficiency. Recently, end-tidal CO2 (ETCO2) sensors have been integrated in life-support home ventilators. The purpose of this study was to compare the ventilator-integrated ETCO2 with TcCO2, in home-ventilated neuromuscular disease patients.

Source: Respiratory Medicine CME - May 23, 2016 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: David Orlikowski, Helene Prigent, Xavier Ambrosi, Isabelle Vaugier, Sandra Pottier, Djillali Annane, Frederic Lofaso, Adam Ogna Source Type: research