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Carbon dioxide monitoring—the gold standard

Just a comment regarding the article "Delirium During Emergence From Anesthesia: A Case Study" (February 2003:66–69). A high oxygen saturation does not measure true ventilation of the patient, nor does it guarantee that hypercapnia is not present. Carbon dioxide monitoring should be the gold standard. This is a common misconception in many critical care units, and one that needs to be pointed out.

I am enjoying your newer format in the magazine and the timely articles.

Rosemary E. Boelke, RN
Charlotte, NC

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