Built to be rugged, reliable, and easy-to-use, the Philips HeartStart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator with an advanced DXL 12-Lead ECG algorithm that provides industry-leading patient monitoring capabilities, superb diagnostic measurements, robust and reliable STEMI clinical decision support tools, evidence-based, proven resuscitation therapies, and CPR guidance with the Q-CPRTM measurement and feedback tool. The open systems approach to…

This episode of the MCHD Paramedic Podcast was inspired directly by a paramedic question: “In my prior service, we intubated much more often for airway protection, can you explain how you approach this in your practice?” Whoa buddy, is that a difficult question with numerous caveats or what? Join the podcast crew as they attempt…

As expected, the 2025 American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) was recently released and it contains a wealth of information about caring for cardiac emergencies. | STAY INFORMED: 2025 AHA CPR guideline changes — mechanical CPR, choking, single chain of survival Many providers from all levels of…

By Sean Hulsman Running a cardiac arrest is arguably one of the most stressful experiences an EMS provider can have. There are many tasks to complete and interventions to monitor. The scene is often charged with emotion. However, when all is said and done it’s the C-A-B approach which makes or breaks the treatment: high…

Capnography measurements are often displayed or recorded as a waveform, called a capnogram, which has a consistent square shape when normal. The use of waveform capnography has become standard in many paramedic protocols involving advanced airway management. Continuous waveform capnography is considered the gold standard for confirming endotracheal tube placement[1], and has become an integral…

By Sean Hulsman Capnography is now a standard tool in the treatment and assessment of patients with respiratory or airway compromise. Nearly as important as understanding capnography is knowing how to teach it. Preceptors and field training officers may be the best source of information a new provider will get on ETCO2 and waveforms. Read…

Editor’s Note: CapnoStories are reports from the field written by real EMS providers. They are not necessarily reflective of the views of CapnoAcademy. By Dominick Walenczak What was the patient’s problem? Describe your assessment findings and the patient’s presentation. We just cleared another call and were dispatched to a call for an unresponsive patient. On…

With asthma, emphysema, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), respiratory rate may vary but is generally greater than 20 breaths per minute and often accompanied by a reduced tidal volume and wheezes or rhonchi may be present. Learn more about how these factors can impact capnography waveforms in this video. US-PM-2200572 Share Your Capno Story…

Capnography is an important tool for any EMS clinician’s toolbox. Capnography is helping to improve patient outcomes in a variety of settings. We want to hear from the people that use it every day. Just one example is Kalob’s story. We’re looking for stories of how you’re using capnography in the field. Tell us your…

Kalob Rickards is in the eighth grade, and lives in a rural community in Sussex County, Delaware. Nearby, his large extended family–grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. On November 10, 2013, Kalob went four-wheeling with two friends. About five minutes into the ride, Kalob’s ATV skid on gravel and he hit a street sign head first.…