Three way stop cock as a rescue device for a malfunctioning sampling line of Sidestream Capnography

摘要

capnography is an important monitoring parameter during operative period. it gives adequate information regarding the ventilation, metabolism and circulatory status of the patients various systems. accidental fracture and malfunction of sampling line of side stream capnograph may disturb the valuable capnogram. we here report a successful management of such an accidental breakdown of sampling line using a commonly available three way stop cock and adhesive tape in operating theatre.