Latin America capnography equipment refers to the observation of the concentration of carbon dioxide or other gases in the patient's breathing air stream. Its development was prompted by the need for a more complete method of monitoring the air quality of patients after surgery. Early studies used an optical scanning system to image the lungs during anesthesia. However, changes in the technique over the past 50 years have resulted in the development of digital imaging systems now commonly used today.
One of the most significant developments in digital imaging in this area has been the development of ultra-sonic capnography (USC). This form of digital imaging uses sound waves to produce a clear picture of what is going on in the patient's lungs. A typical USC waveform capnography has four major parts. These include a light source to excite the carbon dioxide (or other gases) in the patient's breathing air, a mask to provide a tight seal against the face so that the gases are not inhaled, a thin flexible tube, the vascular camera to capture images of the structures of the inner ear and the computer to analyze the images.
Latin America capnography equipment is a useful medical test that can be used to diagnose various illnesses and conditions. Its accuracy depends largely on the type of airway sampling taken, the quality of the monitors employed, and the skill of the technician using them. Portable devices that use radio-frequency sound waves to measure airflow are referred to as conductive pulse oximeters. For more information on the capnography process, see "capnometry" in the glossary at the end of this article. Patients who experience acute respiratory distress that requires urgent intervention should be under the care of a physician experienced in the use of these non-invasive procedures.