title: Disposable colorimetric carbon dioxide detector use as an indicator of a patent airway during noninvasive mask ventilation.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, University of California, 200 W Arbor Dr, MC 8774, San Diego, California 92103, USA. tleone@ucsd.edu
authors.forename: Tina A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Leone
authors.forename: Allison
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Lange
authors.forename: Wade
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Rich
authors.forename: Neil N
authors.initials: NN
authors.lastname: Finer
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D010100:Oxygen