Capnography provides an objective tool for assessing respiratory status and is one of the most reliable methods in confirming, monitoring and documenting ET tube placement.

 

In this episode of resus10, Sean Graham interviews Janese Nichols, director of nursing education and quality at Unity Healthcare. She previously served as director of education and professional development at Fort Washington Medical Center and has facilitated teamwork throughout her career to improve patient outcomes.

 

Janese shares her experience with implementing capnography with her hospital’s team, including how she fostered employment of this technology and overcame barriers with adoption.