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capnograph /cap·no·graph/ (-graf″) a system for monitoring the concentration of exhaled carbon dioxide. capnograph [kap′nəgraf′] Etymology: Gk, kapnos, smoke, graphein, to record an instrument used in anesthesia, intensive care, and respiratory therapy to produce a capnogram, a tracing that shows the concentration of carbon dioxide in each exhaled breath. It is used to monitor the adequacy of mechanical ventilation. Also called capnogram. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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