EMS Capnography News & Articles

Reimagining Resuscitation - Episode 3: Reproducible results

Using the stretcher as a tool in heads-up CPR

EtCO2 monitoring: You’re doing the right thing

Amid protocol changes and airway/respiratory procedure modifications due to COVID-19, it’s comforting to know that when it comes to EtCO2 monitoring, you don’t need to change anything

Back to the Basics: Ventilation vs. respiration

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Common respiration pathologies and those that impair ventilation

Evaluating pediatric risk after BRUE

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A detailed patient history and physical examination inform this diagnosis of exclusion after a brief resolved unexplained event (BRUE)

A DOPE approach to capnography

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Use this strategy when applying capnography to measure the efficacy of oxygen therapy, especially when troubleshooting

On-Demand Webinar: From Patient Zero to present: Combatting a national outbreak with a data-driven approach

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A firsthand perspective on COVID-19 in EMS and fire and how data can help shape your agency's response

A delicate balance: Understanding acid-base issues in EMS patients

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A basic understanding of how acid-base imbalances can affect the patient's presentation can help make sense of conflicting symptoms

Drowning patient resuscitation and monitoring

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Use capnography to guide oxygenation and ventilation derangements in drowning patients

EMS use of CPAP for respiratory emergencies

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CPAP for emergency management of congestive heart failure and other respiratory emergencies has become the standard of care

This vital sign is still underutilized, but that’s going to change soon

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Use of capnography is charging ahead for more accurate prehospital diagnoses and care

COPD exacerbation: 5 things EMS providers need to know

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Understand how monitoring tools can be used to guide treatment for COPD exacerbations

On-Demand Webinar: An evidence-based approach for how to manage burnout and stress for EMS professionals

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Understand causes and learn techniques to manage stress for on the job or at home

Single pressure CPAP vs. bilevel pressure CPAP: The rest of the story

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Understanding the pathophysiology of difficulty breathing and different methods of delivering airway pressure

5 things to know about capnography

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Understand the importance of monitoring end-tidal carbon dioxide and the valuable information it provides for patient assessment and treatment

Tension Pneumothorax: Identification and treatment

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Tension pneumothorax is a life threatening condition that can occur with chest trauma and is more likely to happen with trauma involving an opening in the chest wall

Hyperoxia: Too much of a good thing

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Three significant consequences of routine, excessive oxygen administration

On-Demand Webinar: An evidence-based approach for how to manage burnout and stress for EMS professionals

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Understand causes and learn techniques to manage stress for on the job or at home

'Do it for Drew' by checking and rechecking tube placement

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The family of a teen who died after an esophageal intubation has started the 'Do It For Drew' foundation to prevent another tragic death

Treat the monitor, not just the patient

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In some cases, our medical monitoring equipment alert is the precursor to a rapidly deteriorating patient who appears normal

Are your patient’s lungs in compliance? What EMS providers can do to help patients breathe better

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Learn how pulmonary compliance can be achieved

Drowning: The danger of dihydrogen oxide

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Scenario: EMS work through resuscitation and management strategies when they respond to a call for pediatric drowning and find the child in cardiac arrest