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Capnography monitoring during dental conscious sedation

  • University College Cork

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Abstract

Aim: This article aims to provide some useful information on implementing capnography monitoring and interpretation in an oral surgery setting. Materials and Methods: Information gleaned from experience in the use of microstream capnography for patients undergoing conscious sedation is presented. Results: Waveform trend rather than quantitative measurement of end tidal carbon dioxide is emphasised for monitoring spontaneously breathing patients. Conclusion: The information presented provides dentistry-specific information on capnography monitoring.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)131-136
Number of pages6
JournalOral Surgery
Volume10
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2017

Keywords

  • Capnography
  • Conscious Sedation
  • Procedural Sedation
  • Respiratory Depression

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