Colorimetric end-tidal carbon dioxide detectors in the delivery room: strengths and limitations. A case report.

Kamlin, C Omar F; O'Donnell, Colm P F; Davis, Peter G; Morley, Colin J · J Pediatr · 2005

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Clinical assessment and end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) detectors are used to verify tracheal intubation in newborn infants. A case is presented in which an ETCO2 detector was misleading in determining endotracheal tube (ETT) position but useful in determining the efficacy of ventilation in an extremely preterm infant.

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