Disposable colorimetric carbon dioxide detector use as an indicator of a patent airway during noninvasive mask ventilation.
Colorimetric carbon dioxide detectors are useful indicators of proper endotracheal tube placement. We have found that they also are helpful during bag and mask ventilation as an indicator of a patent airway. In this report, we describe our experience with these devices for use during preintubation airway stabilization as observed during videotaped performances from a prospective, randomized trial of intubation premedication.
Leone
Tina A
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Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, University of California, 200 W Arbor Dr, MC 8774, San Diego, California 92103, USA. tleone@ucsd.edu
Lange
Allison
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Rich
Wade
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Finer
Neil N
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D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002245:Carbon Dioxide / Q000032:analysis*; D003124:Colorimetry; D004209:Disposable Equipment; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000379:methods; D010100:Oxygen / Q000097:blood; D012127:Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn / Q000628:therapy; D012189:Retrospective Studies
D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D010100:Oxygen