Patients presenting to the emergency department with acute dyspnea undergo arterial blood gas measurement and monitoring of transcutaneous capnography using the TCM5 monitor. The aim of this study is to determine whether GapCO2, the difference between transcutaneous and arterial pCO2 (PaCO2 - PtcCO2), is correlated with the congestive or non-congestive origin of dyspnea.
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥ 18 years
* Patient presenting with acute dyspnea defined by a sensation of respiratory discomfort with at least one of the following criteria: RR ≥ 22 and/or SpO2 \< 95%
* Arterial blood gas sampling performed as part of care
* Inclusion less than 1 hour after arrival ti…
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥ 18 years
* Patient presenting with acute dyspnea defined by a sensation of respiratory discomfort with at least one of the following criteria: RR ≥ 22 and/or SpO2 \< 95%
* Arterial blood gas sampling performed as part of care
* Inclusion less than 1 hour after arrival time to the emergency department
* Non-opposition to participation in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Temperature greater than or equal to 37.5°C
* Patient who has already received a diuretic or vasodilator treatment in the emergency department or by a prehospital medical team
* Systolic blood pressure less than or equal to 100 mmHg and/or signs of peripheral hypoperfusion
* Inability to express refusal to participate in the study
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