About Capnography
Capnography is a quick, reliable, and non-invasive method that provides insight into a person's heart rate, breathing, circulation, and metabolism. Capnography and pulse oximetry can be used together to wean individuals from mechanical ventilation. It is also helpful for monitoring spontaneous ventilation during sedation procedures and after weaning. Using capnography for assessing early respiratory distress and detecting respiratory compromise is also highly beneficial.
The goal of this course is to provide nursing and respiratory therapy (RT) professionals in the post-acute setting with knowledge of capnography use in ventilated and non-ventilated patients.
Capnography is a quick, reliable, and non-invasive method that provides insight into a person's heart rate, breathing, circulation, and metabolism. Capnography and pulse oximetry can be used together to wean individuals from mechanical ventilation. It is also helpful for monitoring spontaneous ventilation during sedation procedures and after weaning. Using capnography for assessing early respiratory distress and detecting respiratory compromise is also highly beneficial. The goal of this course is to provide nursing and respiratory therapy (RT) professionals in the post-acute setting with knowledge of capnography use in ventilated and non-ventilated patients.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Nurses will receive 0.50 Nursing Contact Hours after successfully completing this course.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kansas State Board of Nursing
Kansas State Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Kentucky Board of Nursing
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Michigan Board of Nursing
Michigan Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
North Dakota Board of Nursing
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Wyoming Board of Nursing
Wyoming Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Nurses will receive 0.50 contact hours for participating in this course.
Define capnography and identify its uses and benefits.
Identify the differences between normal and abnormal waveform readings and their implications.
Describe collaborations between nursing and respiratory therapy in the care of an individual with comprised respiratory function.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: An Overview of Capnography
The Basics of Capnography
Capnography Uses
Review
Summary
Section 3: Normal and Abnormal Waveforms
Capnography Waveforms
Review
Summary
Section 4: Nursing and Respiratory Therapy Collaboration
Collaborations
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Writer: Stephanie Whitfield, MSN, RN, CPN
Subject Matter Expert: Rebecca HallStephanie has over 18 years of clinical and teaching experience. Her areas of expertise are in neonatal intensive care, general pediatrics, home health, and children with medical complexities. She earned her Master's in nursing from Chamberlain University in 2022. Her professional practice is guided by Jean Watson's philosophy that, "Caring is the essence of nursing."
Rebecca has 8 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist. Her expertise range from working with the neonatal population to the adult intensive care population. With this experience, Rebecca has traveled the country assisting many different hospitals including medical-surgical floors and various ICUs during the COVID pandemic.
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Respiratory Therapists; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
Asynchronous/Online Distance Learning; please see certificate details for specifics on delivery format.
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