Capnography vs. pulse oximetry

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Steve Mogridge
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Capnography vs. pulse oximetry

Can you share with me if you are using continuous pulse oximetry or capnography to monitor for opioid sedation in patients at greater risk, specifically asking for those areas outside of the critical care space.

Also, have you implemented the Michigan Opioid Safety Score (MOSS) or any other proactive screening tools to assess patients at greater risk for opioid sedation? Can you share which tool you are using?

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