The accuracy of mainstream end-tidal carbon dioxide levels to predict the severity of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations presented to the ED

DOĞAN, NURETTİN; Sener, Alp; Gunaydin, Gul; Icme, Ferhat; Celik, Gulhan; Kavakli, Havva; Temrel, Tugba

doi:10.1016/j.ajem.2014.01.001

The accuracy of mainstream end-tidal carbon dioxide levels to predict the severity of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations presented to the ED

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DOĞAN N. Ö., Sener A., Gunaydin G. P., Icme F., Celik G. K., Kavakli H. S., ...More

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE, vol.32, no.5, pp.408-411, 2014 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 32 Issue: 5
Publication Date: 2014
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ajem.2014.01.001
Journal Name: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.408-411
Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: The end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) measurement was considered as an essential tool for the assessment of several conditions in emergency medicine. However, the diagnostic role of capnography in dyspneic patients still remains unclear. We aimed to analyze the alteration of the ETCO2 levels in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations and its role in the decision-making process.