End Tidal-Monitoring
End-tidal monitoring provides valuable information about CO2 production and ventilation. ETCO2 monitoring is utilized in the prehospital setting as an indicator for measurement in many clinical situations. Capnometry or capnography is a noninvasive technique that provides a breath-by-breath analysis and can aid in many different critical situations. By using capnography, a patient’s ventilation status is monitored in real time. The ability to detect issues at an early stage prompts timely intervention at the onset of an adverse respiratory event, which can help avoid deterioration to a more critical, or fatal, point. End-tidal monitoring devices help to prevent or reduce adverse events, such as otherwise undetected respiratory depression and hypoxia in patients.
Target Audience
This course is intended for those licensed at the EMR level through Paramedic. This course satisfies the requirements for the State of Wisconsin EMT Flexible Refresher Renewal.
Learning Objectives
- Understand why we use capnography
- Understand the physiology of respiration/ventilation
- Define normal and abnormal EtCO2 values and waveforms
- Understand the four major applications of EtCO2
- Describe the structure and function of the upper and lower airways
- Describe the basic physiology of perfusion
- Describe the mechanics and science of ventilation and respiration
- Describe the principles behind CO2 measurement
- Describe the various methods of EtCO2 measurement
First Responder - Airway/Circulation 2.0 hours
EMT-Basic - Airway/Patient Assessment 2.0 hours
AEMT - Airway/Breathing/Cardiology 2.0 hours
Paramedic - Airway/Breathing/Cardiology 2.0 hours
(If the above categories are filled on the flexible refresher template, this course can be utilized to fulfill flexible content).
Available Credit
- 2.00 AttendanceAttendance Credit