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.
Identifying and treating tension pneumothorax, a life-threatening condition that can occur with chest trauma
Capnography and ETCO2 monitoring are critical for assessing ventilation, confirming airway placement and guiding resuscitation
Steve Whitehead shares CPAP contraindications
Assessing for the 5 things that can kill people emergently when they suffer major trauma
Another tool in the diagnostician鈥檚 briefcase
Dr. Joelle Donofrio-Odmann discusses diseases of the upper and lower airways
The GO2VENT by Vortran is a gas-powered device worth considering for disaster plans
Takeaways from the 90-plus posters on display at this year鈥檚 National Association of EMS Physicians annual meeting
Always keep the patient鈥檚 context in mind in any situation when you鈥檙e utilizing waveform capnography
Louisville Metro EMS Major Chis Lokits joins to discuss the future of paramedic intubation, as well his agency鈥檚 part in the DoD鈥檚 prehospital airway clinical trial
Our cohosts tackle a contentious topic 鈥� including waveform capnography into the EMT Scope of Practice; do you agree?
Maryland physician describes the current pediatric bed crisis as 鈥渇ar worse than the worst days of the adult critical care bed crunch during COVID鈥�
Exploring the limitations of lung auscultation and pulse oximetry
Check out this incredible footage from video laryngoscopes that captured burned and swollen airways during intubation
Protect patients from over-ventilation and pulmonary injury with a bag-valve-mask that helps regulate rate and volume
The negative association between number of airway attempts and neuro-intact survival following OHCA
Preparing for the most stressful call you can receive: pediatric cardiorespiratory arrest
Examining the evidence for managing intubation attempts, PEA and ETCO2 for out of hospital cardiac arrest
Establishing a definitive airway and administering blood products
How young patients鈥� unique anatomy and physiology impact trauma assessment and management
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
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
