The capnography tracing is an excellent tool that gives us insight into cellular metabolism, perfusion and ventilation. This can yield vital information in multiple critical patient care decision processes.

In this episode of the MCHD Paramedic Podcast, join MCHD Medical Directors Dr. Robert Dickson and Dr. Casey Patrick as they walk through some ETCO2 interpretation basics, as well as the common uses and clinical scenarios where ETCO2 can change patient management.

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This article was originally posted January 11, 2021. It has been updated.