Capnography
Discover our directory of articles on Capnography in EMS, designed to equip professionals with the knowledge needed to effectively monitor and interpret end-tidal CO2 levels. This collection covers capnography in various scenarios, including respiratory emergencies, cardiac arrest, and airway management. Understanding capnography is essential for making informed decisions in critical situations. For more insights, explore our resources on Airway Management. Stay informed and improve your patient care with our expert guidance on capnography.
Exploring a new application for capnography in the prehospital setting
Learn what the guidelines say about titration, selecting a sedation agent and monitoring sedation
We are limited on the amount of objective information available during prehospital care; don鈥檛 ignore this vital piece of the puzzle
It鈥檚 not all about breathing rates: hypercapnia risk factors and complications
The position statements summarize recommendations for training, quality management, pediatric considerations and more
Drs. Antevy, Piehl, Spiro, Scheppke, Bernstein and Kupas discuss ketamine and other sedatives, and how to minimize risk when administering
Learn about the types of burns, how to calculate BSA and how to treat burns and airway compromise
Kelly Grayson shares how the digital amplification option from Eko stands up to rig noise and abuse
Four distinct events must occur in order for an anaphylactic reaction to manifest
Vodcast: Drs. Peter Antevy, Mark Piehl and David Spiro discuss multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children and the newest PALS guidelines
An AEMT recalls a response to what appeared to be a stroke, which turned into a chest pain scenario
Flail chest, tension pneumothorax, cardiac tamponade and pulmonary contusion have unique presentations, but all jeopardize vital functions
5 ways to protect the patient during mechanical ventilation
The NAEMSP Discussion Forum debates EMT training, capnography considerations
Without real-time feedback to confirm ventilation rate and volume, a piece of the map is missing
A PCR can take 10 times longer than the call, but this webinar can help EMS agencies cut that time and provide complete call information
Test your knowledge on hyperventilation, hypoventilation and reactive airway disease capnography waveforms
With turnover among EMS hovering at 25% per year and costing more than $7700 per paramedic, data-driven strategies can help you improve employee retention.
Airway management guru Kelly Grayson on when and how to escalate to a more invasive and secure airway, and when to elevate care
AHA CPR Guidelines 2020 continue to emphasize early recognition of cardiac arrest and prompt CPR beginning with chest compressions provides the best chances for survival
Learn how advanced cardiac resuscitation techniques lead to increased survival in OOH cardiac arrest
Deprioritizing epinephrine in the order of interventions
UCSF-Fresno emergency medicine physicians highlight the most important aspects of treating submersion injuries
Though their chief complaint of shortness of breath is the same, these patients develop dyspnea by different means
Using the stretcher as a tool in heads-up CPR
Dr. Casey Patrick and Mike Perlmutter discuss their experiences with implementing IV high-dose bolus NTG in APE patients
Make sure each of your service鈥檚 cardiac arrest patients get the best chance of survival by prioritizing high-quality CPR in training and in practice
Amid protocol changes and airway/respiratory procedure modifications due to COVID-19, it鈥檚 comforting to know that when it comes to EtCO2 monitoring, you don鈥檛 need to change anything
Deprioritizing epinephrine in the order of interventions
Using the stretcher as a tool in heads-up CPR
Preventing hypoxia with apneic oxygenation
The 4 acceptable pauses in CPR
Common respiration pathologies and those that impair ventilation
