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Asthma, a leading cause of respiratory compromise, can be assessed with capnography and effectively treated with BLS and ALS medications
Quantitative waveform capnography can be a reliable surrogate for lactate monitoring in detecting metabolic distress in sepsis patients
Use this information to engage your field providers about how capnography improves patient care and outcomes
The field training officer is responsible for ensuring new paramedics achieve competency with capnography use and interpretation
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Waveform capnography provides real-time feedback that BLS providers can use to make treatment decisions and improve care
Students need to know that capnography is part of the standard of care and is one of the most important diagnostic tools at their disposal
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The greatest clinical invention of our time confirms and monitors airway placement
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