Pulse oximetry and end tidal carbon dioxide monitoring.
Noninvasive monitoring of cardiopulmonary function through pulse oximetry and capnography provides immediate and important information for the clinician. These monitors are not a replacement for vigilant attention to the patient, however; they should be used in conjunction with arterial blood gas analysis and serial physical examinations to ensure that the continuous readings are accurate and make clinical sense.
Hackett
Tim B
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Department of Clinical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA. tim.hackett@colostate.edu
D000818:Animals; D001785:Blood Gas Monitoring, Transcutaneous / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D003422:Critical Care; D010092:Oximetry / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*