In November 2013, EMS1 conducted a brief survey on Capnography in EMS. This survey represents a poll of 50 Emergency Medical Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians, Paramedics, and equivalent. We have posted the results to the survey below.
Highlights:
- 32.7% of responders have over 10+ years of experience in EMS
- 69.4% of responders’ departments currently use Capnography, 70.6% of those deparments currently using it for Intubated and non-intubated.
See the rest of the survey results below:
Question 1: How many years have you been in EMS?
SUMMARY: 32.7% of respondents have over 10-20 years of experience in EMS
Question 2: What is your current (or highest) rank?
SUMMARY: 28.6% of respondents are Paramedics.
Question 3: What is the size of your agency/department?
SUMMARY: A mix of both small (10-14) and large (100-500+) departments participated.
Question 4: What type of agency/department do you work in?
SUMMARY: Over 24% of respondents work in a Public-based EMS Service.
Question 5: What best describes your role in purchasing products for your department?
SUMMARY: 40.8% of respondents recommend product purchases for their departments.
Question 6: Does your department use Capnography?
SUMMARY: 69.4%
of departments currently use Capnography.Question 7: If your department does not currently use Capnography, are you researching a Capnography solution?
SUMMARY: 20% of respondents who are currently not using Capnography are researching a Capnography solution.
Question 8: If your department uses Capnography, what does it use it for? Check all that apply.
SUMMARY: 70.6% of respondents use Capnography for Intubated and non-intubated.
Question 9: In your department, who can apply Capnography? Check all that apply.
SUMMARY: A wide range of roles can use Capnography, from EMR to CCT personnel.
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