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Non-Invasive Monitoring: The Clinical Significance of Capnography and Dead Space Ventilation

Date & Time of Recording:
January 1, 2025 | Self-paced
Modality:
  • On-demand video
Registration Fee:
$25.00
Additional Details
Instructional Hours:
1.00
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Presenter(s)
Description
This course describes methods of measuring exhaled CO2, clinical evidence for capnography, how to differentiate recorded minute ventilation and discusses the significance of Vd/Vt ratio and its value as a mortality indicator in ARDS and cardiac performance.

Keywords: ARDS, cardiac, CO2, clinical

Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Identify methods of measuring exhaled carbon dioxide.
  • Discuss clinical evidence for capnography.
  • Differentiae recorded minute ventilation and alveolar minute ventilation.
Disclosures
Upstate AHEC’s conflict of interest policy requires faculty to disclose any real or apparent commercial financial affiliations related to the content of their presentations/materials. The speaker has signed a vested interest form declaring no conflict of interest in education activity. Provisions of this educational activity by Upstate AHEC does not imply endorsement by Upstate AHEC or ANCC of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with this activity.
Credits Available
  • Respiratory Therapists
    SC Board Of Medical Examiners (Respiratory Care)
    Credit Statement
    1 clock hour(s) will be awarded by Upstate AHEC, an approved provider of continuing education for respiratory care practitioners by the SC Board of Medical Examiners.
  • Registered Nurses
    American Nurses Credentialing Center
    Credit Statement

    Upstate AHEC is an accredited provider of Nursing Continuing Professional Development by the American Nurses Credential Center's Commission on Accreditation.

    Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 1 continuing professional development hours.

  • All other participants
    Area Health Education Consortium
    Credit Statement
    This program provides 0.1 CEUs by Upstate AHEC and meets South Carolina AHEC Best Practice Standards.
Locations/Participation Options
  • On-demand Video
Contact(s)

If you have questions about the credits, location/video conference information, or any other details specific to this particular program, please reach out to the contact(s) below:

  • Name:
    Belinda Cowan
    Phone:
    864-349-1160
    Email:
    bcowan@upstateahec.org
  • Name:
    Brandi England
    Phone:
    864-349-1160
    Email:
    bengland@upstateahec.org
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