These tips are a stepping stone to producing a clean capnography waveform. Utilizing capnography technology should be standard practice in today’s ALS ambulance – if it’s not, we really need to talk! However, where capnography integration gets a little “muddy” is when non-ALS providers are utilizing tools to help ALS providers, such as on scenes…

Register to attend this webinar on Thursday, September 11, at 2 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. CT / 11 a.m. PT by completing the “Register for this EMS1 Webinar” box on this page! Can’t make the date? Register anyway and we’ll send you a recording after the event. Capnography is often treated as a tool…

Waveform capnography is a tool that EMS providers at any level can use. By 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 patient. Below are three more scenarios, which will spur discussion about…

Access this on-demand webinar by completing the “Watch this EMS1 on-demand webinar” box on this page! Capnography is becoming a standard of care in emergency medical services, with more calls using capnography lines than ECG leads to assess patient well-being. However, the widespread use of third-party generic sampling lines over the past few years has…

Greg Friese, EMS1 Editor-in-Chief EMS1.com Columnists What are the causes of the patient’s distress and what treatments are indicated? The incident: Patient short of breath What happened: On a warm spring afternoon you are called for a 57-year-old that is short of breath. You and your partner enter a small, tidy home and find your…

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Jon Schonert, MD, discusses uses of capnography in cardiac arrest patient assessment and care Share Your Capno Story With Us Do you have a story about how capnography made a difference? Share your story with us and we may publish it on CapnoAcademy.

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By Bob Sullivan Capnography during CPR care is a critical tool during cardiac arrest response, providing real-time feedback on CPR effectiveness and patient status. Continuous waveform capnography and end-tidal CO2 (ETCO2) monitoring during CPR help EMS providers assess ventilation, confirm airway placement and guide resuscitation efforts. Here are five essential facts about using capnography during…

Jon Puryear EMS1.com Columnists Capnography not only helps you diagnose and treat your patient, it also helps you see if your treatment is working Capnography is the best tool since the EKG. It not only helps you diagnose and treat your patient, it also helps you see if your treatment is working. It has been…