Alaris® EtCO2 module
Topic 1: Overview of End Tidal CO2 Monitoring

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The Alaris® EtCO2 module is used for continuous, noninvasive measurement of exhaled carbon dioxide and respiratory rate. This module uses Oridion’s patented Microstream® Technology.

After completing this topic you will be able to:

• Describe what EtCO2 is.
• Identify the key concepts of ventilation and oxygenation.
• Identify the key concepts of capnography.
• Describe what the Alaris® EtCO2 module measures.

Note: Some of this material was reprinted with permission from "Capnography in the Management of the Critically Ill Patient," EducationPAK for Critical Care and Procedural Sedation - A Guide to Capnography, CD-ROM - Needham, MA, Oridion Medical, 2003. Microstream® is a registered trademark of Oridion Medical.