# Intraoperative End-Tidal Carbon Dioxide Concentrations: What Is the Target?

Authors: Megan Way; Gary E. Hill
Journal: Anesthesiology Research and Practice
 (2011)

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## Abstract

Recent publications suggest that target end-tidal carbon dioxide concentrations should be higher than values currently considered as acceptable. This paper presents evidence that end-tidal carbon dioxide values higher than concentrations that are currently targeted result in improved patient outcomes and are associated with a reduced incidence of postoperative complications.


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