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Capnography: Uses now and in the future

The use of waveform capnography in EMS has expanded greatly since its original role of confirming endotracheal tube placement. From identifying underlying medical conditions to emerging uses and trends, our special edition covers this technology with an in-depth look at its uses, and an eye toward future uses and hardware development.

A look at current and future trends in EtCO2 monitoring
EMS1 sits down with Mike McEvoy, EMS coordinator for the Saratoga County (N.Y.) EMS, to discuss his hometown agency’s in-field utilization of capnography to better treat their patients
EMS1 readers shared their suggestions on how to get the most out of the method
Here are a few of the ways that CO2 monitoring is helpful in the prehospital environment
Waveform capnography is exciting technology that has the potential to become very useful in the prehospital setting