Abstract
The transcutaneous technique of measuring carbon dioxide tension tc(P(CO2)) was studied in 30 adult neurosurgery patients undergoing nitrous oxide-enflurane or nitrous oxide-fentanyl anesthesia to determine the relationship between tcP(CO2) and Pa(CO2). tcP(Co2) was an accurate (r = 0.9) and clinically useful trend indicator of Pa(CO2). The ability to detect trends was unaffected by the type of anesthetic agent used. The technique was less useful in predicting absolute values for Pa(CO2) (r = 0.64). This technique may be particularly useful in situations in which control of Pa(CO2) is essential to patient management.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 504-507 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Unknown Journal |
Volume | 60 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1981 |