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 and completed Pacific College of Health and Science’s RN-to-BSN in Holistic Nursing program in 2026, also graduating Magna Cum Laude.
In addition to her academic and professional accomplishments, Kendall serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Pedagogy Education, where she oversees the company’s day-to-day operations and contributes as an educational course author. Her combination of leadership experience, clinical knowledge, and passion for holistic health reflects her ongoing commitment to advancing both patient care and healthcare education.
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