Sustained life-like waveform capnography after human cadaveric tracheal intubation

Abstract

We believe this to be the first work to describe and quantify detectable end-tidal capnography in human cadavers. We have demonstrated that tracheal intubation of fresh frozen cadavers can be confirmed by life-like waveform capnography. This requires further validation in a larger sample size.

End-tidal CO2detection during cadaveric ventilation

“…Measurable end-tidal CO 2 has been previously reported in a frozen cadaveric model used for intubation training 1. We made the same observation in a non-frozen cadaver undergoing ‘ABC’ interventions as part of a research project into the use of postmortem CT (PMCT) compared with physical postmortem.…”

Does end-tidal capnography confirm tracheal intubation in fresh-frozen cadavers?

“…We have previously demonstrated life-like end-tidal capnography (ETCO 2 ) waveforms following tracheal intubation of two fresh-frozen cadavers 1. This has highlighted the potential for use of cadavers in airway management simulation training.…”