How Much Do Adverse Respiratory Events Cost?

Appropriate Monitoring = Improved Outcomes + Decreased Costs

Even minor respiratory events during sedation have significant costs. Appropriate monitoring can improve outcomes for patients and reduce costs through early intervention that may prevent more serious complications.¹

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TOPIC: Respiratory Compromise

References:
1. Saunders R, Struys M, Pollock RF, Mestek M, Lightdale JR. Patient safety during procedural sedation using capnography monitoring: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ open. 2017;7(6):e013402. https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/7/6/e013402