Capnography

Course overview

Capnography is a vital diagnostic tool that measures carbon dioxide levels in exhaled air to assess patient status in emergency medical situations. While initially used primarily to confirm proper endotracheal tube placement, capnography has evolved to become an essential monitoring device that provides critical information about a patient's ventilation, perfusion, and metabolism. This interactive online course will teach you the fundamentals of capnography, including how to interpret waveforms, understand normal and abnormal EtCO2 values, and recognize various clinical applications in both intubated and non-intubated patients. You will learn how to effectively use capnography to assess conditions like cardiac arrest, sepsis, pulmonary embolism, and traumatic brain injury, while also understanding the limitations and special considerations of this important diagnostic tool.