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Pulse oximetry and end tidal carbon dioxide monitoring
1Department of Clinical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA. tim.hackett@colostate.edu
The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Small Animal Practice
|October 17, 2002
Abstract:
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.