Alaris® EtCO2 module
Topic 4: Navigating Trend Data

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Accessing PCA and EtCO2 Trend Data (continued)

For example, using the the Trend Data feature and the nursing process (APIE¹) you are better able to:

• Assess - While you were away from the bedside, important patient data was captured. You can now return to the bedside and access a trend of high/low patient values along with alarm limits and the patient's RR and EtCO2 response.
• Plan - Review physician orders, review PCA doses, etc.
• Intervention - Adjust PCA therapy as needed. Adjust alarm limits as needed, if nuisance alarms occur.
• Evaluate - Reevaluate patient response (RR and EtCO2).