capnogram

capnogram

 [kap´no-gram″] a graphic representation of inhaled and exhaled carbon dioxide concentrations in the form of continuous waves. Normal capnogram. A, Carbon dioxide cleared from the anatomic dead space; B, dead space and alveolar carbon dioxide; C, alveolar plateau; D, end-tidal carbon dioxide tension (PETCO2). From Dorland's, 2000.

cap·no·gram

(kap'nō-gram), A continuous record of the carbon dioxide content of expired air. [G. kapnos, smoke, + gramma, something written]

cap·no·gram

(kap'nō-gram) A continuous record of the carbon dioxide content of expired air. [G. kapnos, smoke, + gramma, something written]