Slap the Cap! 

The Role of Capnography in EMS

 
 

First presented in 1998 as “Riding the Waves”, this is one of the first Nationally presented courses on capnography. It is an eye opening experience when participants learn the incredible benefits gained from full ETCO2 monitoring and waveform assessment.  This is a comprehensive 4 hour workshop. In this exciting and informative session, Bob reviews the related A&P of the respiratory system, and explains through the use of multi-media and audience involvement, the role of capnography in EMS. From cases of cardiac arrest to the assessment and management of airway and ventilation: From closed head injury to tension pneumothorax and shock: From the triage of any patient to their ongoing monitoring, capnography has found its place. In fact, anyone who has a problem with ABC’s should have continuous monitoring of Capnography. Come and learn how to integrate this session into your practice and utilize it to its full potential! Capnography: It’s not just for confirming tube placement!

 

Click to download the 2012 capnography course handout

Standards Mandating Capnography
MonitoringCapnography_files/capnogrpahy%20standards-final.pdf

Click to download the 2012 capnography article from JEMS

Click to download the 2010 capnography article from JEMS

Click to download the capnography monitoring standards

Clinical Research Clearing Househttp://www.covidien.com/pace/clinical-education/channels/capnography

Watch this video from EMS1 as Bob explains capnography and calls on the industry to help educate all providers about the benefits of capnography.