The Use of Waveform Capnography During Neonatal and Pediatric Transport

Purpose: Waveform capnography (WC) is used to non-invasively approximate the arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide. WC helps confirm initial and maintained endotracheal tube placement, assess the adequacy of mechanical ventilation, and detect the return of spontaneous circulation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). As an extension of the intensive care setting, WC measurement may provide similar information in neonatal and pediatric critical care transport. No published data exist describing WC use during neonatal and pediatric transports. We studied the prevalence of current transport WC monitoring, associated clinical indications, and …