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Medics have an increasing array of tools to choose from to treat a tension pneumothorax
The objective is to optimize circulating oxygen and carbon dioxide
Capnography is standard of care for all intubated patients and should be for all major medical patients
Monitoring ETCO2 with waveform capnography gives EMS providers real-time feedback to make treatment decisions and improve care for a multitude of medical problems and traumatic injuries
EMS providers need to understand the basics of electrolytes to better assess and treat patients with metabolic emergencies
CPAP for emergency management of congestive heart failure and other respiratory emergencies has become the standard of care
Despite the overwhelming amount of literature supporting CPAP use, very few services use it beyond verification of tube placement
Capnography not only helps you diagnose and treat your patient, it also helps you see if your treatment is working
The use of capnography by EMS providers can improve the quality and safety of patient care
There is a growing body of evidence that suggests that hyperventilation of intubated patients with head injuries increases both morbidity and mortality