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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 significantly impacted the performance and reliability of capnography systems. Accurate capnography monitoring starts with an optimal gas sample, which depends on the design and material quality of the sampling line.
Contrary to common belief, not all sampling lines are created equal. In resource-constrained EMS environments, cost-saving decisions can sometimes lead to greater expenses. Third-party consumables may initially appear budget-friendly but often result in higher repair and replacement costs due to incompatibility with your capnography monitor or poor durability. This webinar will provide actionable insights to help you overcome capnography monitoring challenges and maintain the highest standards of care.
You will learn:
- The critical role accuracy and compatibility play in obtaining reliable etCO2 readings, respiratory rates, and quality waveforms.
- The impact of sampling line design (such as nasal and oral cannula shapes, pressure systems, lengths, tubing volumes, filters, luer inputs, manufacturing materials, sampling systems and connection points) on capnography performance.
- How to balance cost-effectiveness with quality for optimal capnography performance and long-term equipment reliability.
MEET THE SPEAKERS:
L – R: Chris Kroboth, Jeffrey Goodloe
Chris Kroboth, MS, FP-C has been a paramedic and firefighter for more than 18 years and in EMS for 24 years. He is the owner and lead instructor of Lifeline EMS Training and Consulting LLC. He is also affiliate faculty with the Virginia Commonwealth University Paramedic Program.
Jeffrey Goodloe, MD, FACEP, serves as Chief Medical Officer for the EMS system for Metropolitan Oklahoma City and Tulsa. He is also medical director and a tactical emergency physician for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Dr. Goodloe is Professor of Emergency Medicine, EMS Section Chief and Director of the Oklahoma Center for Prehospital and Disaster Medicine in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine. He works clinically at Hillcrest Medical Center Emergency Center in Tulsa, OK.
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