By Sean Hulsman Waveform capnography verifies endotracheal tube placement and gives EMS providers invaluable feedback on patients after advanced airways have been placed. Read 3 Things to Know About Capnography and Advanced Airways and take the quiz to test your knowledge on use of capnography in advanced airways. About the author: Sean Hulsman, MEd, EMT-P…

We often start with a diagnosis and teach from there – we’ve attempted to flip this script with our initial serial killer series, which included chest pain, shortness of breath and altered mental status. However, we concentrated primarily on medical serial killers during those episodes and, honestly, we didn’t include trauma. So, in this episode,…

Traditional technologies such as colorimetric CO2 detectors, and mainstream and sidestream sampling lines have certain limitations that can contribute to inaccurate readings and can cause their use to be restricted with certain patient populations. US-PM-2200485 Share Your Capno Story With Us Do you have a story about how capnography made a difference? Share your story…

For this segment, we will learn how Nellcor™ pulse oximetry convents the true pulsatile signal to accurate SpO2 measurements. To help provide insight into this topic is Jake Dove, PhD, Senior Principal R&D Engineer at Medtronic. The Nellcor™ pulse oximetry monitoring system should not be used as the sole basis for diagnosis or therapy and…

The gradient, an indicator of V/Q status, is the difference between the arterial carbon dioxide partial pressure (PaCO2) and end-tidal carbon dioxide partial pressure (etCO2) values. It is a result of the relationship between ventilation (V), or airflow to the alveoli, and perfusion (Q), or blood flow to the pulmonary capillaries. This is referred to…

Heart failure, aka congestive heart failure or CHF, is a condition in which fluid builds up in the lungs and chest, making it difficult for the lungs to inflate and the heart to pump. Causes include myocardial infarction, hypertension and amyloidosis. CHF most often occurs due to chronic hypertension that diminishes the ability of the…

The Nellcor™ Portable SpO2 Patient Monitoring System, PM10N, is a convenient, handheld monitor that is ideal for spot-checks or continuous monitoring in various healthcare and home use settings. Its ergonomic shape and simple design make it intuitive to use and simple to operate. Wherever you need accurate, reliable SpO2 measurements, count on the Nellcor portable…

EMS1.com Staff EMS1 readers shared their suggestions on how to get the most out of the method We asked for suggestions of how to best use capnography beyond its initial purpose, and EMS1 readers responded with some great advice.Take a look at our favorite comments, and please, add your own! “It’s great for making the…

Airway management proficiency is crucial in EMS, where correctly applying airway management techniques can mean the difference between life and death. To assist in reinforcing this vital knowledge, we’ve developed a quiz focusing on essential airway management terminology. This quiz is designed to challenge and evaluate your understanding of various terms and concepts related to…

Designed specifically for EMS, the X Series offers everything an EMT or paramedic needs. At less than 12 pounds (6 kilograms), the X Series is about half the size and half the weight of competitive full-featured monitor/defibrillators—but a lot more powerful. It’s based on a platform developed for the military and air medical operations, the…