Capnography during sedation

Is capnography mandatory during sedation for endoscopy?

Sedation during endoscopic procedures needs to ensure adequate tissue oxygenation, which depends on good cardiovascular and respiratory function. These parameters need to be monitored non-invasively as it is difficult to predict how a certain patient will respond to sedation. Tissue oxygenation is monitored using oximetry. Cardiovascular function is monitored by measuring blood pressure and pul...

Respiratory monitoring during pediatric sedation: pulse oximetry and capnography.

A major concern in pediatric dentistry is maximizing risk management through optimal monitoring of respiratory function during sedation techniques. This article examines the problems inherent in respiratory monitoring in sedated pediatric dental patients, the traditional methods of respiratory monitoring, and new technologies which are useful in optimizing respira tory monitoring. The authors d...

Capnography: new standard of care for sedation?

Capnography monitoring in procedural sedation for bronchoscopy.

Moderate sedation/analgesia, formerly known as “conscious sedation,” is commonly used during bronchoscopy for patients’ comfort and safety around the world. This is mostly because, during the procedure, patients may experience pain, excessive cough, and sensation of asphyxiation. These experiences may lead to anxiety, hypertension, and even arrhythmias. Moreover, they may leave behind an unplea...

Capnography during cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Use of waveform capnography during cardiac arrest was recomended in the 2010 International Consensus on Cardiopulmonary esuscitation (CPR) Science with Treatment Recommendations.1 primary benefit includes confirmation that a tracheal tube (or ther airway device) has been placed correctly and is providing entilation of the lungs.2 Capnography is considerably more relible than either clinical ass...