Re: Pulse Oximetry

CKSwedberg(AT)aol.com
Wed, 22 Oct 1997 05:00:43 -0400 (EDT)

Joanne wrote:

>Capnometers
>do need to be calibrated prior to each use.

I read your post with interest, Joanne. I am unfamiliar with the capnometer.
Could you explain what it is? I take it that it has something to do with
measuring the amt of CO2 in your daughter's system. I was surprised to hear
that it was more reliable than blood gases. I hate having gases done! Is the
capnometer non-invasive? How does it work? Thanks a lot.

Carol