PRH 063 - End Tidal Co2

Institution:

Dutchess Community College

Subject:

Pre-Hospital

Description:

End Tidal CO2 monitoring, or capnography, is the non-invasive measurement of the level of carbon dioxide in exhaled breath. Capnography is another method that can be used to determine the adequacy and effectiveness of ventilation, in addition to verification of endotracheal tube placement, evaluation of resuscitative efforts, and effectiveness of treatment modalities. This course offers an overview of pulmonary anatomy and physiology, blood gas analysis, and interpretation of capnography waveforms.

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0.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sunydutchess.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 431-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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