deetta rn, emt-p

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1. use of capnography as 'vital sign'

   deetta rn, emt-p replied to deetta rn, emt-p's topic in General Nursing

   I haven't seen it used very much in the hospital setting. But we use it all the time on intubated and respiratory pt's and those that we administer opiates or benzodiazepines to when transporting on the ambulance. But I was curious as to how freqen...

2. use of capnography as 'vital sign'

   deetta rn, emt-p replied to deetta rn, emt-p's topic in General Nursing

   that's really nice to see that etco2 monitoring is being used for people with pca, it can help us to see problems arising before they are upon us. Thanks for replying.

3. use of capnography as 'vital sign'

   deetta rn, emt-p posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am curious as to the amount of use that capnography/ ETCO2 gets utilized for patients as another vital sign in various areas of the hospital and if such use has been implemented atanyone's facility based upon evidenced based research. Thanks- DeEt...