Waveform Capnography and Colorimetric Carbon Dioxide Detection During Tracheal Intubation of Critically Ill Adults

Summary

This study will compare the sensitivity and specificity of waveform capnography versus colorimetric carbon dioxide detection to identify tracheal placement of the endotracheal tube during intubation of critically ill adults.

Eligibility

Age range

18+ years

Sex

All

Healthy volunteers

No

Interventions

• Diagnostic Test
  Colorimetric carbon dioxide (CO2) detection

  All patients will undergo colorimetric carbon dioxide (CO2) detection. The reading will be assessed by a clinician at the bedside who will answer yes or no to the following question, asked after 7 breaths have been delivered following intubation: "Is the color change consistent with a tube located in the trachea?"

• Diagnostic Test
  Waveform capnography

  All patients will undergo waveform capnography. The reading will be assessed by a clinician at the bedside who will answer yes or no to the following question, asked after 7 breaths have been delivered following intubation: " Is the waveform consistent with a tube located in the trachea?"

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