Clinical Utility of Capnography in the PACU( Post-anaesthesia Care Unit)

Exclusion Criteria

• •1. Patients expected to be discharged from the hospital when discharged from the PACU
• •2. Subjects who will have oral/nasal surgery that may prevent wearing an oral/nasal capnography sampling filterline.
• •3. Subjects with a history of severe contact allergies that may cause a reaction to standard adhesive materials found in pulse oximetry sensors.
• •4. Patients with skin lesions or physical deformities that would prevent the application of finger sensors for optimal performance.
• •5. A female known to be pregnant.