Scandinavian journal of clinical and laboratory investigation
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Scand. J. Clin. Lab. Invest. · Feb 2010
Comparative StudyComparison of combined oximetry and cutaneous capnography using a digital sensor with arterial blood gas analysis.
Cutaneous carbon dioxide tension (PcCO(2)) is a promising non-invasive surrogate measure of arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO(2)). ⋯ There is a good agreement between combined cutaneous capnography and oximetry values with ABG analysis. Due to the excellent safety profile and the short time to get a continuous measurement, this technique should be examined in settings where it can complement repeated ABG analysis when ventilatory disturbances are suspected or non-invasive monitoring of ventilation is needed.