A portable monitor can be used to measure efficacy of pet CPR in small animal patients.
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How does this help with doing pet CPR?
Pet patients that have ETCO2 measurements of more than 10-15mmHg have a higher chance of return of spontaneous circulation than those that present ETCO2 measurements of less than 10-15mmHg. The monitor can help veterinary professionals be aware of these numbers and continue to administer pet CPR.
How else can I use it in my practice or hospital?
A portable ETCO2 monitor can also be used when patients are anesthetized or intubated and being transported between surgery prep, surgical suites, and/or radiology department. Portable ETCO2 monitors are certainly useful during veterinary pet CPR, but also with any anesthetized patient in the hospital.
A hospital or practice that is equipped with portable and reliable monitors will increase the safety for all patients in the hospital, regardless of the urgency of the case.
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– Author: Dr. Carey Hemmelgarn, DVM, DACVECC
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Kolar M, Krizmaric M, Klemen P, et al. Partial pressure of end-tidal carbon diox- ide successful predicts cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the field: a prospective observational study. Crit Care 2008;12(5):R115.
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Hofmeister EH, Brainard BM, Egger CM, et al. Prognostic indicators for dogs and cats with cardiopulmonary arrest treated by cardiopulmonary cerebral resuscitation at a university teaching hospital. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2009; 235(1):50–7.
