Download or read book Emergency Capnography written by Hugh Greenbaum and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2024-08-12 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This portable and practical pocket guide explains how capnography works both physiologically and electronically and helps clinical staff to apply the tool promptly and correctly, and to interpret appropriately the numeric and graphic displays, providing vital information when viewed in the context of the patient’s clinical presentation, history, and other diagnostic data that will improve and enhance care. Initial chapters explain how to interpret the data displayed in the context of various conditions, and how the care provider may respond to that data. Later chapters provide partial differential diagnoses based on the displayed capnometry data, an algorithm for interpreting waveforms, and clinical scenarios to illustrate the application of capnography in emergency medical practice. Ensuring that the value of capnography can be maximized to the benefit of patients, the book is an essential primer to capnography for those studying for and practicing within the emergency medical services, and a convenient reference for other emergency department personnel.
Download or read book Capnography written by J. S. Gravenstein and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2011-03-17 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years capnography has gained a foothold in the medical field and is fast becoming a standard of care in anaesthesiology and critical care medicine. In addition, newer applications have emerged which have expanded the utility of capnographs in a number of medical disciplines. This new edition of the definitive text on capnography reviews every aspect of this valuable diagnostic technique. An introductory section summarises the basic physiology of carbon dioxide generation and transport in the body. A technical section describes how the instruments work, and a comprehensive clinical section reviews the use of capnography to diagnose a wide range of clinical disorders. Edited by the world experts in the technique, and with over 40 specialist contributors, Capnography, second edition, is the most comprehensive review available on the application of capnography in health care.
Download or read book Capnography King of the ABC s written by Troy Valente and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WRITTEN BY A PARAMEDIC FOR PARAMEDICS, THIS TEXT IS AN ALL INCLUSIVE LOOK INTO EVERY FACET OF CAPNOGRAPHY AS IT RELATES TO PREHOSPITAL PATIENT CARE. Capnography texts have been written in the clinical settings of anesthesiology, critical care and ventilator management ad nauseum, but never for the paramedic....unti l now. This book is the first of its kind written by a paramedic for paramedics to use in their everyday medicine. Capnography is arguably one of the most powerful tools in a paramedics' repertoire. From the basics to V/Q ratio assessment, hopefully this book will serve as the educational foundation for paramedics to realize the full capabilities of capnography as it relates to EMS.
Download or read book Volumetric Capnography for Pulmonary Embolism in Emergency Medicine written by Franck Verschuren and published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2012-02 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Capnography, either time-based or volume-based, has been available in the clinical setting for more than 30 years, and has been evaluated in numerous conditions where CO2 production, transport and elimination were involved. Even if many scientific societies have recommended its use as a monitoring parameter in anesthesiology, intensive care or the emergency room, there are still few formal recommendations on the use of capnography as a diagnostic, prognostic or therapeutic tool. Two explanations support this statement: first, such applications for capnography deserve a full validation process; secondly, testing CO2 kinetics in other ways than by monitoring is the specific domain of Volumetric Capnography (VCap), which is still an emerging technology. These obstacles probably explain why VCap is still at the border between clinical research and clinical practice. We considered this work as necessary steps in the way of overcoming those two obstacles. Indeed, we completed a full first step evaluation of Vcap as a potential diagnostic tool in pulmonary embolism (PE), as well as a therapeutic monitoring tool during thrombolysis for this disease.
Download or read book National Survey of Capnography Monitoring in Pediatric Emergency Department Patients written by Stanford H. Ackley and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Capnography in the Prehospital Setting written by Melissa Battista and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Practical Emergency Resuscitation and Critical Care written by Kaushal Shah and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2023-10-31 with total page 655 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition of a succinct and portable text reviewing the clinical approach to emergency medicine and critical care.
Download or read book Mastering Infra red Capnography written by Z. Kalenda and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Waveform Capnography written by Traci Shortt and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Waveform capnography has been successfully used as a standard of care in the operating room setting for decades. Sedation related respiratory depression is a patient safety risk costing the health care system millions. Only recently has the technology begun to breach the sterile corridor and become a standard of care in areas outside the operating room theater. After one hospital identified an increasing patient safety concern for emergency department patients receiving intravenous sedation and analgesia, a literature review was conducted to identify technological advances to increase clinician recognition for respiratory depression. After an intensive literature review significant, congruent evidence supported a pilot policy change to utilize waveform capnography in conjunction with pulse oximetry to monitor both oxygenation and ventilation of the at-risk patient population. Utilizing the Problem-Evaluation- (PET) portion of John Hopkins Nursing Evidence Based Practice Model, a project plan was formulated incorporating best practices elicited from the literature review. Volunteer participants were recruited to participate in an educational offering on the use, interpretation, and application of waveform capnography. In conjunction with the anesthesiology department, the intensive education program was developed. Pre and post test scores were assessed in areas of written and scenario based applications. Competency demonstration was required before participants could utilize the technology on patients. After education was provided and competency assessed, participants incorporated waveform capnography use on patients 18-65 years of age receiving intravenous sedation and analgesia in the emergency department. Educational effectiveness was determined using a pre and post test model with a paired t-test analysis for statistical significance. Evaluation of adherence to use, respiratory depression occurrence rates, and adverse respiratory events were conducted. Pre-implementation rates were compared to post implementation rates to determine if waveform capnography affected patient care and improved patient safety with an intended outcome of a 93% reduction in occurrences. An eight week evaluation period was used to determine if the intervention was effective in improving recognition of respiratory depression and allowing intervention time to reduce incidence of medication reversals and advanced airway interventions. Outcomes for the project were deemed successful in both the education and utilization phases. Every participant had a score of 90% or higher on the educational post-test. Application of the knowledge was evident with the reduction in adverse respiratory events and medication reversals related sedative and narcotic medications in the emergency department resulting in a zero occurrence rate. In an effort to share the patient safety gains with other similar organizations, next steps for the project administrator and facility include a more longitudinal evaluation and dissemination of outcomes and implications from the project implementation. Translating the change to a larger platform locally and nationally with educational offerings, manuscripts, and conferences will be a top priority. With the success of this project future evidence-based practice change projects will follow a similar format." -- Abstract.
Download or read book Decision Making in Anesthesiology written by Lois L. Bready and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines vital topics in pre-anesthesia assessment, pre-operative problems, resuscitation, specialty anesthesia, post-operative management, and more. Its unique algorithmic approach helps you find the information you need quickly--and gives you insights into the problem-solving techniques of experienced anesthesiologists.
Download or read book An Introduction to Clinical Emergency Medicine written by S. V. Mahadevan and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2012-04-10 with total page 911 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully-updated edition of this award-winning textbook, arranged by presenting complaints with full-color images throughout. For students, residents, and emergency physicians.
Download or read book Capnography More Than Just Numbers written by Don Guillette and published by . This book was released on 2023-01-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many providers don't understand the critical information provided by today's capnography. Because of a lack of understanding, this important technology is underutilized for basic information like determining if an endotracheal intubation is patent or not. This text will provide in-depth information, explained in basic and simple language so even a novice can learn the power of this important assessment tool by applying the information it provides to determine if the patient is sick or not sick. To understand the entire process of capnography a student must also understand how and why carbon dioxide is produced by the body. Without this basic understanding it would be difficult to comprehend why the presentation of higher concentrations or lower concentration of CO2 can help in determining if a patient is sick or not sick. Abnormal reading can guide a diagnosis and ultimately lead to efficient and rapid treatment of a sick patient. But the student must also understand that capnography is just one assessment tool to assist in making a diagnosis. There are other non-invasive tools available to assist in making a diagnosis prior to moving forward with appropriate treatment. Those tools can be as simple as the interpretation of basic vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, and pulse oximetry or as complex as blood chemistry, blood counts, x-ray, and CT scans. This book will not go into detail on these diagnostic tools but instead focus on the data obtained through capnography and how to place that data into usable information.
Download or read book Anesthesia Equipment Simplified written by Gregory Rose and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2014-02-05 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AN ENGAGINGLY WRITTEN EXPLANATION OF THE ESSENTIAL EQUIPMENT USED IN ANESTHESIOLOGY The goal of Anesthesia Equipment Simplified is to provide the technical background necessary to ensure the safe and effective use of the basic equipment used by the anesthetist. Written in an enjoyable, conversational style, this unique text makes technical details easy to understand and remember. Emphasizing clinical utility rather than academic discussion, Anesthesia Equipment Simplified clarifies every important aspect of anesthesia machines, monitoring equipment, and other key technologies in anesthesia practice and also includes detailed advice on how to troubleshoot and prevent malfunctions. You will find valuable chapters on: All components of the anesthesia machine Breathing systems Hemodynamic monitoring equipment Noncardiovascular monitoring equipment Anesthesia equipment for magnetic resonance imaging Electricity and electrical safety in the operating room New developments No other text so interestingly, clearly, and expertly demystifies the basic equipment used by the anesthesiologist like Anesthesiology Equipment Simplified. It will also serve as a valuable review for the anesthesia board and in-training examinations as it offers comprehensive coverage of all the basic equipment topics that appear on those exams.
Download or read book Nurses Perceptions on the Use and Effectiveness of Capnography in the Emergency Department written by Catherine E. Payne and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine written by James R. Roberts and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2009-10-06 with total page 5881 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine, by James R. Roberts, MD & Jerris R. Hedges, MD, MS, is far and away the most well-known and trusted procedures manual in emergency medicine. Completely updated with the latest equipment, devices, drug therapies, and techniques, this 5th edition enables you to make optimal use of today's best options. And a new full-color format makes the book easier to consult than ever before. You'll see exactly how and when to perform every type of emergency procedure, so you can choose and implement the best possible approach for every patient! Provides over 1,700 detailed illustrations, 1,350 in full color, allowing you to visualize procedures clearly so you can perform them correctly. Explains not only how to perform each rocedure but also why, when, and what other procedures you should consider. Covers the latest equipment, devices, drug therapies, and techniques, including new devices for cricothyrotomy, monitoring CPR effectiveness, intraosseous infusion, autotransfusion and transfusion therapy, and wound closure. Incorporates coverage of ultrasound-guided procedures throughout the book to assist you in the use of these increasingly pervasive new techniques. Presents a new chapter on Chemical and Physical Restraints to facilitate management of violent or aggressive patients. Features a brand new full-color design together with all-new algorithms, illustrations, and tables for expedited reference and streamlined clinical decision making. Reflects the most recent clinical evidence and guidelines for dependable decision-making guidance. Offers updated coverage of tracheal intubation and infectious exposure management, so you can make spilt-second decisions on these difficult procedures.
Download or read book Capnography for Monitoring End tidal CO2 in Hospital and Pre hospital Settings written by Marina Richardson and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anesthesiologists have been using capnography for decades to monitor end-tidal carbon dioxide (ETCO2) in patients receiving general anesthesia. ETCO2 monitoring using capnography devices has application across several hospital and pre-hospital settings, including monitoring the effectiveness of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), continuous monitoring of patients in the emergency room or intensive care unit (ICU), during ambulatory transport, to confirm the correct placement of an endotracheal tube (ETT), and monitoring post-operative patients with a history of sleep apnea or who have received high doses of opioids. Depending on the clinical area, the technology is at various stages of adoption. The growing utility of ETCO2-monitoring technology in diverse clinical settings, the uncertainty regarding the clinical and cost-effectiveness of capnography devices, and access and implementation issues were the main drivers for this health technology assessment (HTA).
Download or read book Emergency Pathophysiology written by Samuel M. Galvagno and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-11-08 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This core textbook defines the pathophysiologic mechanisms underlying the disease states commonly encountered by pre-hospital care providers. The chapters are short, clinically focused and specific to the diseases, disorders, and traumatic conditions of critical interest to the EMT and pre-hospital environment. Each chapter identifies the appropriate drugs and management guidelines to be used. Designed to bridge the gap between EMT and the Physician in all emergent or acute conditions, the book includes management cautions and tips are highlighted throughout the presentation. The book is tailored specifically to the curriculum for EMT training.
