Bob Sullivan - EMS1.com Columnists - It is important to differentiate tension pneumothorax from conditions with similar symptoms, and to avoid performing inappropriate needle decompression - Tension pneumothorax is a condition that can quickly cause death from respiratory and circulatory compromise . Prompt recognition of tension...
Capnography is one of the best tools for EMS providers to use since the EKG. It not only helps you diagnose your patient, but it also helps you see if your treatment is working or not.