Colorimetric end-tidal carbon dioxide detectors in the delivery room: strengths and limitations. A case report

J Pediatr. 2005 Oct;147(4):547-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2005.05.014.

Abstract

Clinical assessment and end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) detectors are used to verify tracheal intubation in newborn infants. A case is presented in which an ETCO2 detector was misleading in determining endotracheal tube (ETT) position but useful in determining the efficacy of ventilation in an extremely preterm infant.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Breath Tests / instrumentation*
  • Carbon Dioxide / analysis*
  • Colorimetry*
  • Female
  • Fetofetal Transfusion / complications
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature
  • Infant, Very Low Birth Weight
  • Intubation, Intratracheal*
  • Male
  • Positive-Pressure Respiration*
  • Pregnancy
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / complications
  • Respiratory Insufficiency / therapy*
  • Tidal Volume
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Carbon Dioxide