Bob SullivanEMS1 ContributorUnderstand how monitoring end-tidal carbon dioxide helps assess and treat a patient in respiratory distress
Respiratory distress is one of the most common patient complaints. Waveform capnography is a valuable tool to determine the cause and severity of respiratory distress, to guide treatment decisions, and...
Cardiogenic oscillations (COS) of the capnography waveform match the patient's heart rate and are caused by pulmonary artery pulsations
Your team intubated a 38-year-old woman who was found unresponsive following a poly-substance drug overdose. Intubation was performed without difficulty and no medications were necessary. Waveform...
EMS1 SponsoredUnderstand how waveform capnography can be used to assess and treat ventilation, perfusion and metabolic emergencies in children
By Bob Sullivan
Assessing and caring for pediatric patients can be a challenge for EMS providers. Small children cannot verbalize what is bothering them, and the assessment depends...
Researchers theorize that an oscillating waveform may be caused by air movement from chest compression and recoil
By Mike McEvoy
A 52-year old man collapsed at a fitness center while running on a treadmill. Bystanders initiated CPR and delivered one shock with the facility AED.
Your team has been providing ALS care for 12...
Students need to know that capnography is part of the standard of care and is one of the most important diagnostic tools at their disposal
By Chris Cebollero
Since the introduction of the 12-Lead EKG to EMS in the late 90’s has there been a more important piece of equipment then capnography? Your cardiac monitor with...
EMS1 ContributorWaveform capnography provides real-time feedback that BLS providers can use to make treatment decisions and improve care
By Bob Sullivan
Waveform capnography is an additional vital sign that can influence treatment and transport decisions. Capnography measures end-tidal CO2 (ETCO2), which is the amount of CO2 present in...
The greatest clinical invention of our time confirms and monitors airway placement
By Susan Thibeault
I once asked my 101-year-old great-grandmother, “What was the best invention during your lifetime?”
“The washing machine,” she replied.
Wow, can you imagine life without a washing machine? When I am 101-years-old, if I...
Capnography has revolutionized prehospital patient care and assessment should be part of every EMS system
By Chris Cebollero
Capnography has revolutionized how paramedics diagnosis, treat and manage patients. If your organization has not already implemented capnography here is a 10-step process to successfully implement...