https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/f/nonclinical-discussions/15413/surgivet What is the EC02 reading on a Surgivet multiparameter machine and does anyone know what it means? Thanks en-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/121629?ContentTypeID=1Sat, 22 Oct 2011 18:58:15 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:de52af1b-bfa9-4bda-ac6a-9d1aee98258drosie111<p>Thanks, thats really helpful </p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/121627?ContentTypeID=1Sat, 22 Oct 2011 18:36:47 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:3fe6b3b2-1277-4849-b157-a514fc358920Nick Shackleton <p>it stands for End Tidal Carbon Dioxide, so it is the peak level of CO2 expelled by the body in one breath. It is either measured in % or mmHg (millimetres&nbsp;of mercury)</p> <p>Normal Ranges: Cats: 28-45mmHg Dogs: 28-60mmHg</p> <p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b>&gt;60:</b> IPPV, possibility of rebreathing CO₂ and check depth of anaesthesia</p> </p> <p> <b><span>&lt;28:</span></b><span> IPPV check ET tube, connections and rebreathing bag</span></p> <p><span>Hope you find that helpful.</span></p> <p><span>Check out my Anaesthesia quick reference guide:&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.vetnurse.co.uk/wikis/veterinary-nurse/anaesthesia-quick-reference-chart.aspx">http://www.vetnurse.co.uk/wikis/veterinary-nurse/anaesthesia-quick-reference-chart.aspx</a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/121626?ContentTypeID=1Sat, 22 Oct 2011 18:26:56 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:bd2ee36f-4289-4ee8-9113-c25a167ee50arosie111<p>Sorry I mean ETC02.&nbsp; just what it means in terms of monitoring ga </p><div style="clear:both;"></div>https://www.vetnurse.co.uk/thread/121625?ContentTypeID=1Sat, 22 Oct 2011 18:20:54 GMT1a0763ec-3885-442c-853e-6cef656dfec5:7aeb1e92-9b56-4aab-ba96-346b8ddc146fNick Shackleton <p>Can you explain what you want to know? I have an interest in anaesthesia&nbsp;</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>