title: Respiratory monitoring for anesthesia and sedation.
abstract: This article reviews the theory and practice of routine respiratory monitoring during anesthesia and sedation. Oxygen monitoring and capnography methods are reviewed. The current ventilation monitoring system of choice is considered a combination of the pulse oximeter and capnography. Guidelines are provided for monitoring standards.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Anderson
mesh_terms: D000768:Anesthesia, General; D006801:Humans; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic; D011229:Preanesthetic Medication; D012119:Respiration