[Non-invasive methods of respiratory monitoring during resuscitation in neonatal and pediatric care].

The authors review the non-invasive methods currently used in paediatric intensive care units to monitor the oxygenation and ventilation of neonates and infants. They deal successively with the qualities and defects technique (transcutaneous measurement of PO2, SaPO2 and PCO2) and with the usefulness of capnography. These various methods of investigation and monitoring must complete each other to ensure the safety of children in situations of distress.