{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Waveforms Don't Lie - Danny and Rance (DnR)","description":"In this episode, we explore the science, history, and frontline application of End-Tidal CO\u2082 (ETCO\u2082) \u2014 a tool that offers real-time insight into ventilation, perfusion, and metabolism. Danny and Rance from DnR explain how paramedics can use ETCO\u2082 to assess and guide care across multiple patient presentations. Key Takeaways:   ETCO\u2082 is the sixth vital sign \u2014 reflecting ventilation, perfusion, and metabolism in real time.   Capnography vs. Oximetry: SpO\u2082 shows what was happening; ETCO\u2082 shows what\u2019s happening now.   Waveform interpretation: Alpha and beta angles reveal underlying pathology like bronchospasm, obstruction, or air trapping.   Clinical uses:   Tube confirmation: Real-time verification in 6 breaths or less.   CPR: Values &amp;lt;10 mmHg after 20 mins indicate poor prognosis.   Ventilation: Real-time feedback for rate and volume.   Head injuries: Maintain normocapnia; hyperventilate only during herniation.   Sepsis, trauma, PE, and DKA: Trending ETCO\u2082 helps identify metabolic and perfusion problems.     Practical tips:   \u201cFilter first, end-tidal to the sky.\u201d   Inline sensors outperform sidestream for accuracy.   End-tidal is not just for intubated patients \u2014 use it with nasal prongs for sedation and respiratory monitoring.     ","author_name":"Critical Levels","author_url":"http:\/\/www.criticallevels.ca","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38629035\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/073a99\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/194344820"}