Prehospital Medicine Podcast

Episode 04- Capnography 3 Ways


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OK everybody I screwed up, this weeks episode was mean’t to be the first
attempt at a “Vid-cast” but we hit a glitch that would not allow the video
to be sent to iTunes for download. So with my sincere apologies I am going
to release this episode as an audio podcast instead and I will just link to
the intended video instead. I don’t think you lose a ton by not seeing the
video as long as you are familiar with the equipment I am talking about,
but for those truly visual learners I am very sorry.
https://vimeo.com/278968710 Here is the link to the original “Vid-Cast” of
this episode
Capnography for endotracheal tube placement is considered standard of care
by most experts, but the use of non-invasive capnography is widely
dependent from region, service, and even individual providers preference.
This episode reviews the indications for using capnography by non-invasive
means, and ways to use things in your ambulance to make you own sampling
devices so you can provide the highest level of care even when your service
won’t provide you with the optimal supplies.
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Prehospital Medicine PodcastBy Kevin LaMonica EMT-P, CCEMT-P, RN, CEN, CCRN, TCRN