Capnography Capstone - (Online)

Course overview

This course is an online version of the current lecture course. Capnography is one of the most vital of vital signs in the pre-hospital and hospital setting. This course will explain the untapped potential of this valuable and underused patient assessment tool for the healthcare providers. Also, this course explains the basics of capnography; its proper use in healthcare; and how this assessment tool can assist the healthcare provider in patient treatment. Outline: I - Capnography Basics a. ETCO2 b. Capnography Waveform c. How Capnography is currently used in healthcare. II a. Airway confirmation b. Breathe fast or slow c. Compressions- good or bad / ROSC III What additionally areas capnography informs the healthcare provider: a. Perfusion status b. Acid based balance c. Sepsis d. Obstructive shock e. Specific respiratory issues / homeostasis IV. Maximizing Capnography in todays prehospital and hospital healthcare a. Patient Assessment tool b. Sixth Vital Sign c. ETCO2 vs Pulse Oximetry d. Compensatory vs de-compensatory shock indicators e. Best practice patient treatments