Posts tagged with "Capnography"
5 things to know about capnography
Bob Sullivan Bob SullivanEMS1.com ColumnistsUnderstand the importance of monitoring end-tidal carbon dioxide and the valuable information it provides for patient assessment and treatment This article, originally published April 27, 2015, has been updated with current information Waveform capnography can now be used at all provider...
The flipped classroom: Capnography in use
Dean Meenach Dean MeenachEMS1.com ColumnistsThe flipped classroom is an inquiry-based learning strategy designed to improve student engagement, discovery and outcomesA growing trend among allied health educators is using a flipped classroom approach to facilitate student learning. The flipped classroom is an inquiry-based learning...
Training day: 3 Waveform capnography scenarios
EMS1 ContributorHelp student paramedics identify CHF, Curare cleft and ROSC in capnography waveforms, and develop a treatment planBy Jake Mellor A previous article provided five training scenarios to help BLS providers better understand common capnography waveforms and how this information can lead to more adequate treatment for a...
Use capnography for a patient in cardiac arrest
Jon Schonert, MD, discusses uses of capnography in cardiac arrest patient assessment and care
Experts: Where capnography is headed
A look at current and future trends in EtCO2 monitoring
Capno 101: What is Opioid-induced Respiratory Depression?
Opioid-induced Respiratory Depression (OIRD), usually caused by opioid use or post-operative complications from anesthesia, occurs when the opioids desensitize the brain stem to rises in CO2, which can rapidly lead to full-blown respiratory failure. Given the growing number of 911 calls due to opioid abuse and subsequent respiratory...
Capno 101: What is Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome?
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by severe shortness of breath and a rapid heart rate, often accompanied by cough, fever, chest pain and bluish lips or fingernails caused by low O2 levels. ARDS can be triggered by direct injuries to the lung such as pneumonia, aspiration, smoke inhalation or blunt...
Capno 101: What is Asthma?
Asthma is a chronic lung disease characterized by inflamed and narrowed airways. When the inflamed airways of asthma patients react strongly to certain inhaled substances, commonly referred to as an asthma attack, the outcome is a hyper-reactive airway that results in acute bronchospasm, reducing the flow of air into the lungs. Swelling...
