What is Capnographer?

Capnograph is a device that measures the amount of carbon dioxide in the air sample. It is most commonly used to monitor patients with intensive care and patients in anesthesia. The device can also be used as a tool to diagnose respiratory problems and monitor patients in situations of reaction to emergencies.

Carbon dioxide (CO2) absorbs infrared light. Infrared light is a type of light that has a wavelength longer than a visible light. This can only be seen using special tools. In order to measure carbon dioxide concentration in the air sample, the captain of the infrared light through the sample shines. It then measures light to determine how much CO2 was absorbed.

The results of this measurement are printed as a capnogram. Capnogram is a chart that renders reading from the captain over time. It can also render values ​​against the volume of air that has been inhaled or exhaled. During anesthesia, Capnograph takes its values ​​from the device that the patient folds. It can beEither a respiratory mask or a tube inserted directly into the patient's respiratory tract - called an endotracheal tube.

Capnograph is better than a human observer when he knew when something went wrong because he could recognize a CO2 change before being built enough to cause visible symptoms. The device can detect most of the main respiratory problems such as reduced breath frequency - also known as hypoventilation. It can also recognize when the problem with the use of anesthesia device is, for example, when the respiratory tube has been inserted into the esophagus instead of the airways. Placing the respiratory tube in the esophagus can cause death if the error is not recorded quickly.

Many rescuers began using Capnograf as a patient monitoring tool before the patient gets to the hospital. In addition to the fact that the endotracheal tube has been properly placed, Capnographs can also find out if the patient hasdifficulty in breathing or not get enough air. This can help rescuers make better informed decisions on how to treat the patient.

Capnegraph can also measure the efficiency of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). It is better than other measuring devices because the values ​​are not affected by chest compression. This means that the health care professional does not have to stop CPR to see if CPR is helping the patient.