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Definition of Capnography
1. Noun. The monitoring of the concentration or partial pressure of carbon dioxide in the respiratory gases, generally during anaesthesia and intensive care. ¹
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Medical Definition of Capnography
1. Monitoring the concentration of exhaled carbon dioxide in order to assess the physiologic status of patients with acute respiratory problems or who are receiving mechanical ventilation and to determine the adequacy of ventilation in anaesthetised patients. (12 Dec 1998)