Background: Capnography is a monitoring tool that is increasingly available in veterinary practice, providing valuable information regarding ventilatory status and tissue perfusion. While its main use is during general anaesthesia, capnography can also be applied in conscious/sedated animals.Aim of the article: This article describes how capnography works, the different devices available, and how to interpret the information provided. A discussion regarding troubleshooting is presented to help identify and solve common issues that may arise while using capnography.

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狗和猫二氧化碳图指南


背景：二氧化碳图是一种在兽医实践中越来越多地使用的监测工具，提供有关通气状态和组织灌注的有价值的信息。虽然其主要用途是在全身麻醉期间，但二氧化碳图也可应用于有意识/镇静的动物。本文的目的：本文介绍了二氧化碳图的工作原理、可用的不同设备以及如何解释所提供的信息。提出有关故障排除的讨论，以帮助识别和解决使用二氧化碳图时可能出现的常见问题。