October 3rd, 2018 Clinical Studies In summary, the study provides preliminary data showing that ETco(2) potentially can be used in continuous monitoring of OSA patients. And, (T – W) ETco(2) can indicate the severity of OSA. October 3rd, 2018 Clinical Studies Objective: Waveform capnography use has been incorporated into guidelines for the confirmation of tracheal…

by Bob Sullivan Waveform capnography can now be used at all provider levels to better assess patients in respiratory distress, cardiac arrest, and shock. Capnography offers reliable feedback about the severity of a patient’s condition and how they respond to treatment. Here are five things you should know about waveform capnography. 1. Capnography provides breath-to-breath…

By far, one of the greatest integrations into the clinical repertoire for both EMT and paramedic providers over the past decade has been capnography. If your patient has breathing problems, then acquiring a capnograph is just as important as acquiring a 12-lead ECG for a chest pain patient. It’s diagnostic and guides the direction of…

The LIFEPAK® 15 monitor/defibrillator is the new standard in emergency care for ALS teams who want the most clinically innovative, operationally innovative and LIFEPAK TOUGH device available today. The 15 integrates Masimo Rainbow SET technology that monitors SpO2, Carbon Monoxide and Methemoglobin, includes a metronome to guide CPR compressions and ventilations and provides an option to…

Hyperventilation syndrome (HVS) is characterized by rapid or deep breathing that exceeds the body’s metabolic needs. Hyperventilation syndrome is commonly associated with anxiety or panic attacks, but can also be a sign of several life-threatening metabolic, respiratory and circulatory conditions. For EMS providers, distinguishing between benign hyperventilation and symptoms indicative of more serious conditions is…

By Sean Hulsman Among respiratory and cardiac arrest victims, drowning patients pose special challenges. Far from simple suffocation, the process of drowning results in several significant physiologic changes which EMS providers must deal with. Treating the drowning patient can be made easier with a functional understanding of the physiology of drowning and the use of…

American Heart Association Consensus Statement1 In its June 25, 2013 issue of Circulation, the American Heart Association published a Consensus Statement titled, “CPR Quality: Improving Cardiac Resuscitation Outcomes Both Inside and Outside the Hospital.” A consensus statement is defined as “A statement of the advised course of action in relation to a particular clinical topic,…

Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the Article Bites blog of the National Association of EMS Physicians and is reprinted here with permission. Article Summary by Sarah Fabiano, MD, FACEP, FAAEM Editing by James Li, MD, NAEMSP Blog Editor Article reviewed: Kupas DF, Wydro GC, Tan DK, et al. Clinical care and restraint of…

“Rapidly reading a room and performing a quick visual evaluation of a patient from the doorway helps to identify potential life threats, to you and your patient,” Sammons writes. As we know, the pediatric assessment triangle is often used, rightfully so, as a tool to quickly identify sick kids who may require rapid, lifesaving intervention.…

By Sudi Shatha Harbool, NREMT Oxygen, nitric oxide and carbon dioxide are primary respiratory gasses that play an essential role in cellular metabolism, vascular regulation, tissue oxygenation, as well as additional key biological processes [1]. Carbon dioxide, in particular, efficiently provides valuable insights into a person’s respiratory condition. Monitoring carbon dioxide levels through capnography allows…