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The Sentri ETCO2 mask is a conventional medium concentration oxygen mask with the addition of a sampling port. This port permits sampling of exhaled carbon dioxide from both the mouth and nose in non-intubated patients during the administration of supplementary oxygen.
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Capnography is vital during sedationThe increased use of conscious sedation has created a need for a device to monitor respiratory depression. The difference between conscious sedation and general anesthesia is sometimes very small. It is possible during conscious sedation that intravenous sedatives and narcotics administered to allay apprehension can result in the loss of consciousness and respiratory obstruction.
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