Dr Zach Louderback ETCO2 USE Common Spirit Hands-on Skills Mini conference

This lecture will define capnography including the pathophysiology and methods of measurement. We will also cover the phases of waveform capnography and how varied waveforms correlate with different medical conditions. It is also important to understand how normal/abnormal processes of ventilation and perfusion affect ETCO2. Lastly, we will discuss the importance of ETCO2 monitoring as it relates to the intubated patient. 

Target Audience

EMS providers

Learning Objectives

1. Define capnography and how it is measured.

2. Describe the phases of waveform capnography and how various waveforms correlate with different conditions. 

3. Describe how ventilation and perfusion affect ETCO2 normally.

4. Describe how various conditions impact ventilation/perfusion and ETCO2.

5. Discuss the importance of ETCO2 related to the intubated patient. 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 Airway, Ventilation, Respiratory
Course opens: 
02/24/2026
Course expires: 
02/28/2029
Cost:
$0.00
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Zach Louderback, MD

EMS Medical Director Common Spirit Health

 

EMS Continuing Education approved by the State of Colorado through Common Spirit Health Prehospital Services Training Center and Group # CO 039 (SAH), #CO 040 (PSF) 

Available Credit

  • 1.00 Airway, Ventilation, Respiratory

Price

Cost:
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