Description:
Capnography is a relatively new tool in the Paramedic’s tool box that has the ability to improve patient safety, reduce provider risk, and provide an additional guide to the Paramedic during resuscitation of critical patients.  In this easy to follow session, we’ll review the physiology of this amazing tool and explore how it can help guide patient management

Objectives:

1. Understand respiratory phyiology and carbon dioxide transport
2. Understand the technology used to measure carbon dioxide
3. Understand the clinical applications of capnography