EMS1.com Columnists EMTs can easily learn how to use capnography as a patient assessment and monitoring tool By Aaron Dix Capnography is an essential tool to assess and treat numerous conditions, ranging from respiratory distress to sepsis. Track expired or exhaled carbon dioxide, known as ETCO2, to monitor the effectiveness of chest compression and correct…

EMS1.com Columnists Asthma, a leading cause of respiratory compromise, can be assessed with capnography and effectively treated with BLS and ALS medications By Bob Sullivan Asthma is a chronic disease that affects 24 million people in the United States and causes 5,000 to 6,000 deaths each year [1,2]. Prompt recognition and treatment of asthma, a…

Rom Duckworth EMS1.com Columnists Understand the origins of sepsis criteria and what the new sepsis definitions mean for EMS assessment and treatment of septic patients It’s more common than a heart attack. It takes more lives than any cancer. It causes the deaths of over 4,400 children per year in the United States. Yet if…

MCHD EMS1.com Columnists 5 ways to protect the patient during mechanical ventilation We get many of our ideas for podcast topics directly from our MCHD field medics.  Recently, a discussion came up around best sources for a vent basics lecture and, of course, one answer was to check out the podcast. Surprisingly, this topic has…

EMS1 Sponsored Now that your system has purchased, trained, developed processes, and implemented capnography; what process do you have in place to ensure this tool is being used as efficiently and effectively as possible? By Chris Cebollero Capnography has become part of the standard of care for many of the patients we encounter. Capnography gives…

EMS1.com Staff News The position statements summarize recommendations for training, quality management, pediatric considerations and more By Kerri Hatt OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — The NAEMSP Standards and Clinical Practice Committee has published “The National Association of EMS Physicians Compendium of Airway Management Position Statements and Resource Documents.” Authored by Henry E. Wang, Michael Levy and David…

Limmer Education EMS1.com Columnists Learn about the types of burns, how to calculate BSA and how to treat burns and airway compromise By Chris Ebright “Anything will burn with enough gasoline and dynamite.” — Robert Heinlein When a patient is severely burned, it changes their life. Not only in that moment, but for years to…

EMS1.com Columnists Use this information and the SEPSIS mnemonic to improve EMS recognition, assessment and treatment of pediatric sepsis By Rommie L. Duckworth Children can develop sepsis secondary to infection from an illness or traumatic injury. Here are 10 quick facts about pediatric sepsis to increase your confidence and better prepare you and your co-workers…

David Hudon, BS, NRP EMS1.com Columnists Test your knowledge on hyperventilation, hypoventilation and reactive airway disease capnography waveforms End-tidal carbon dioxide (CO2) detection is an essential tool for EMS providers. CO2 is the byproduct of cellular respiration, the process of breaking down glucose and oxygen into energy. CO2  is removed from the body through the…

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