Posts tagged with "Capnography"
Training Day: 3 scenarios where capnography is a must
Tim NowakEMS1.com ColumnistsTeach EMS providers the benefits of waveform capnography in cases involving dyspnea and altered mental status, and before performing advanced airway managementLikely one of the top five advancements in EMS within the past decade or two has got to be the introduction and adoption of capnography. Hands-down,...
Bledsoe: Titrate intranasal naloxone to restore respirations
Kerri HattEMS1 Staff OriginalsTitrating naloxone through an intranasal dose through a nebulizer and monitoring with capnography can reduce the risks of opioid withdrawal symptoms to the patient and EMS providerThe opioid epidemic is responsible for more than 130 deaths in the United States each day. Opioids create a feeling of euphoria...
5 things to know about capnography
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 levels to better...
The flipped classroom: Capnography in use
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 strategy designed...
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 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...
