End Tidal CO2 and Waveform Capnography

Contact Hours: 1

Author(s):

Michael York, MSN, RN

Course Overview

Though capnography has been available for more than fifty years, it has just recently become a staple in various procedural suites as a way of monitoring clients under procedural sedation (moderate or conscious sedation). Unlike pulse oximetry – which shows a change in respiratory status when the client may already be in respiratory distress – capnography shows real time changes in the respiratory status so immediate action can be taken prior to respiratory symptoms. Intended for nurses at all levels, this course will introduce end-tidal carbon dioxide (EtCO2) and wave capnography, highlighting indications and how nurses can interpret waveforms.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Definitions
  3. Pulse Oximetry
  4. Capnography
  5. Capnography Waveform Interpretation
  6. Indications
  7. Conclusion

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

  1. Define capnography.
  2. State indications for capnography use.
  3. State the segments & phases represented on the capnograph.

Accreditations and Approvals

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  • American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
  • California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
  • Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
  • Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
  • Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
  • Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
  • Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
  • Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
  • Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)

Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.

Written For

  • Registered Nurses (RN)
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirements for Completion

  1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
  2. Read and learn all course materials
  3. Complete the course evaluation
  4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

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