Published online June 26, 2006
PEDIATRICS Vol. 118 No. 1 July 2006, pp. e202-e204 (doi:10.1542/peds.2005-2493)
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EXPERIENCE AND REASON

Disposable Colorimetric Carbon Dioxide Detector Use as an Indicator of a Patent Airway During Noninvasive Mask Ventilation

Tina A. Leone, MD, Allison Lange, Wade Rich, BS, RRT and Neil N. Finer, MD

Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, University of California San Diego, San Diego, California

Colorimetric carbon dioxide detectors are useful indicators of proper endotracheal tube placement. We have found that they also are helpful during bag and mask ventilation as an indicator of a patent airway. In this report, we describe our experience with these devices for use during preintubation airway stabilization as observed during videotaped performances from a prospective, randomized trial of intubation premedication.

Key Words: CO2 detector • bag and mask ventilation • airway obstruction

Accepted Jan 3, 2006.