TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, cilt.46, sa.1, ss.84-90, 2016 (SCI-Expanded)
Background/aim: Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a frequent health problem representing a diagnostic challenge with high mortality and morbidity rates. The aim of this study was to investigate the value of end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) and alveolar dead space fraction (ADSF) in the diagnosis of PE.