Capnography
Discover our directory of articles on Capnography in EMS, designed to equip professionals with the knowledge needed to effectively monitor and interpret end-tidal CO2 levels. This collection covers capnography in various scenarios, including respiratory emergencies, cardiac arrest, and airway management. Understanding capnography is essential for making informed decisions in critical situations. For more insights, explore our resources on Airway Management. Stay informed and improve your patient care with our expert guidance on capnography.
Understand how monitoring tools can be used to guide treatment for COPD exacerbations
Make every assessment question count using this strategy to quickly assess respiratory patients who are unable to speak in phrases or sentences
Critical insights on the safe administration of ketamine, versed, lorazepam, ativan and haloperidol
Download this EMS1 capnography equipment buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation
For both intubated and non-intubated patients, capnography can provide a wealth of information about vital signs
Waveform capnography provides real-time feedback that BLS providers can use to make treatment decisions and improve care
The use of waveform capnography as a monitoring and diagnostic tool extends far beyond airway management and cardiac arrest
Application of an EtCO2 sampling device and waveform monitoring, especially during bag-valve mask ventilation, is well within the capability of EMTs
Going back to the basics ensures a smooth EtCO2 reading and creates a calming environment for both the patient and provider
Exploring physical, chemical and alternate restraint considerations in agitated patients
Use these tips to pick the stethoscope best for you and to use it correctly on every patient
The EMS crew was about to administer epinephrine, “only they hadn’t noticed what I had; the patient’s heart rate was 268”
Unvalidated third-party lines may lead to inaccurate results and other problems
From assessing to intervening, this quiz covers vital airway management scenarios to ensure you’re equipped to handle emergencies confidently
Why quality improvement concepts should be integrated into EMS education
Conquer stressful calls, identify treatment challenges and pitfalls, and use technology to its best potential to save lives this summer and beyond
Five options for exchanging the SGA for an endotracheal tube
From vocal cords to alveoli, and mmHg to Lpm: Test your airway knowledge
Help student paramedics identify CHF, Curare cleft and ROSC in capnography waveforms, and develop a treatment plan
POCUS, ECG and assessment findings to look for to avoid the RV spiral of death
Put your rales, rhonchi and stridor expertise to the test
Video: Watch all of the elements of the chain of survival come together
Waveform capnography provides a non-invasive, accurate assessment of a patient’s ventilatory status
Assessing for the 5 things that can kill people emergently when they suffer major trauma
Another tool in the diagnostician’s briefcase
The GO2VENT by Vortran is a gas-powered device worth considering for disaster plans
Takeaways from the 90-plus posters on display at this year’s National Association of EMS Physicians annual meeting
Always keep the patient’s context in mind in any situation when you’re utilizing waveform capnography
Louisville Metro EMS Major Chis Lokits joins to discuss the future of paramedic intubation, as well his agency’s part in the DoD’s prehospital airway clinical trial
Our cohosts tackle a contentious topic – including waveform capnography into the EMT Scope of Practice; do you agree?
Maryland physician describes the current pediatric bed crisis as “far worse than the worst days of the adult critical care bed crunch during COVID”
Exploring the limitations of lung auscultation and pulse oximetry
