End-Tidal CO₂ Monitoring for Nurses: Clinical Application and Interpretation
Participants will learn how to interpret capnography waveforms, recognize abnormal patterns, and integrate ETCO₂ data into comprehensive nursing assessments to support early identification of respiratory compromise and patient deterioration. The course also addresses the use of capnography during cardiopulmonary resuscitation, procedural sedation, and high-risk medication administration, with an emphasis on patient safety and evidence-based nursing practice.
Designed for registered nurses, this course enhances clinical confidence and supports safe, informed decision-making through real-world case application and practical troubleshooting strategies.
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Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Define End-tidal CO₂ (ETCO₂) monitoring.
- Explain the physiologic principles that make end-tidal CO₂ monitoring a reflection of ventilation and perfusion.
- State the normal range of ETCO₂ values.
- Interpret the causes of abnormal waveform trends.
- Identify evidence-based uses of ETCO₂ monitoring in mechanically ventilated patients.
- Describe clinical applications of capnography in spontaneously breathing patients.
Curriculum
Chapter 1: Foundations of End-Tidal CO₂ Monitoring in Nursing Practice
Chapter 2: Capnography Technology and Monitoring Modalities
Chapter 3: ETCO₂ Monitoring in the Mechanically Ventilated Patient
Chapter 4: Capnography in the Non-Ventilated Patient
Chapter 5: ETCO₂ Waveform Interpretation and Clinical Decision-Making
Chapter 6: Clinical Integration, Case Application, and Patient Safety
Price: $12.00
Contact Hour: 1
Course Author
Kendall Moore
Kendall is a 2022 Magna Cum Laude graduate from Tyler Junior College with an Associate Degree in Nursing. She has a deep passion for nutrition and hormone health, is a member of the American Holistic Nurses Association, and is currently enrolled in Pacific College's RN-to-BSN in Holistic Nursing program. Upon graduation, Kendall intends to begin a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner program to further expand her expertise.
In addition to her academic and professional pursuits, Kendall serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Pedagogy, where she manages the day-to-day operations of the company while simultaneously attending school and authoring educational courses. Her unique blend of leadership, clinical knowledge, and dedication to holistic health reflects her commitment to advancing both patient care and healthcare education.
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