adjective
- of, relating to, or produced by capnography (the measurement and recording of carbon dioxide levels in exhaled breath)
Usage: medical/clinical term; commonly used in anesthesia, critical care, and respiratory medicine
Examples
- The anesthesiologist monitored capnographic data throughout the surgery.
- Capnographic monitoring helps detect changes in a patient's respiratory status.
- The capnographic waveform displayed on the monitor showed normal ventilation.
- Emergency responders use capnographic devices to confirm proper endotracheal tube placement.
- Capnographic values indicated that the patient's carbon dioxide levels were within acceptable range.