title: The MiniCAP III CO2 Detector: assessment of a device to distinguish oesophageal from tracheal intubation.
abstract: A new portable infra-red CO2 detector was assessed in 50 intubated patients. This device was 100% accurate in distinguishing between tracheal and oesophageal intubation when used by nursing and paramedic personnel.
authors: Department of Anaesthetics, Monklands General Hospital, Airdrie, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
authors: G A
authors: GA
authors: McLeod
authors: M D
authors: MD
authors: Inglis
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001944:Breath Tests / Q000295:instrumentation*; D002245:Carbon Dioxide / Q000032:analysis*; D004867:Equipment Design; D004947:Esophagus; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D002245:Carbon Dioxide