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.
Four distinct events must occur in order for an anaphylactic reaction to manifest
Day 1 of the Wisconsin EMS Association conference featured sessions on sepsis, electrolyte imbalances, facial trauma and traumatic amputations
New solutions for higher standards of 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
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
A detailed patient history and physical examination inform this diagnosis of exclusion after a brief resolved unexplained event (BRUE)
Use this strategy when applying capnography to measure the efficacy of oxygen therapy, especially when troubleshooting
In this episode, learn the 5 emergent conditions that will kill patients experiencing shortness of breath, and how to use ETCO2 to develop a differential
Understanding the pathophysiology of difficulty breathing and different methods of delivering airway pressure
Three significant consequences of routine, excessive oxygen administration
In some cases, our medical monitoring equipment alert is the precursor to a rapidly deteriorating patient who appears normal
Scenario: EMS work through resuscitation and management strategies when they respond to a call for pediatric drowning and find the child in cardiac arrest
Robert Murray Jr, NRP, MS, shares the components of a waveform and common capnography pitfalls
Fairfax County (Virginia) Fire and Rescue releases video detailing steps for proper PPE use
Following these capnography hacks will help set your care apart
EMS grand rounds presentation focuses on proper PPE, endotracheal intubation and infection control
Preventing aerosol-generating procedures while treating prehospital COVID-19 patients
Montgomery County Hospital District EMS is using a low-cost approach to administer albuterol via metered-dose inhaler, reducing viral spread without compromising patient care
The Indiana EMS Commission approved statewide changes to the skills EMTs can use in the field, which will go into effect on March 1
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss the hype around the Wuhan coronavirus and the responsibility of EMS providers to educate the community on public health concerns
