Use of capnography to monitor pulmonary circulation during cardiac resuscitation.
Three cases are described where capnography gave very early warning of ineffective cardiac massage or impending cardiovascular failure. Life-saving information can be obtained at an early stage if the capnograph is used routinely in the care of critically ill patients.
D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D005260:Female; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006336:Heart Massage; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011652:Pulmonary Circulation; D012119:Respiration
D002245:Carbon Dioxide