The American journal of emergency medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Clinical Trial
Utility of colorimetric end-tidal carbon dioxide detector for monitoring during prehospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate a colorimetric end-tidal CO2 (ETCO2) detector (EASY CAP) as a monitor during prehospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) without tracheal intubation. This detector was used for 121 patients during CPR with a laryngeal mask airway or face mask by authorized emergency lifesaving technicians. ⋯ There was a significant difference in the rate of hospital admission between groups A and C. The ETCO2 value may be useful for monitoring during prehospital CPR with a laryngeal mask airway or face mask.