10/06/2026
In 2010, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) expanded its Standards for Basic Anesthetic Monitoring to require continuous monitoring of exhaled CO₂, oxygenation, circulation, and body temperature during moderate and deep sedation unless monitoring is prevented or invalidated by the patient, procedure, or equipment.
Intraoperative CO2 monitoring provides precise information about patient oxygenation status, making it highly beneficial for patient safety, as...