Standards Procedure (Skill)

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Airway Intubation Confirmation—End-Tidal CO2 Detector

 

Clinical Indications:                                                               Levels: EMT-B, EMT- D,

                                                                                                 EMT-I, EMT-P

Ř      The End-Tidal CO2 detector shall be used with

all endotracheal or Combi-Tube airways.

 

Procedure:

 

a.       Attach end-tidal CO2 detector to combitube or endotracheal tube.

b.      Note color change.  A color change or CO2 detection will be documented on each respiratory failure or cardiac arrest patient.

c.       The CO2 detector shall remain in place with the airway and monitored throughout the prehospital care and transport.  Any loss of CO2 detection or color change shall be documented.  Necessary correction procedures to the airway will be performed, monitored and documented.

d.      Correct tube placement should be verified frequently, included with each movement of the patient or loss of color change in the end-tidal CO2 detector.

e.       Document the procedure and the results in the ACR.

 

 

 

 

Certification Requirements:

Successfully complete an annual skill evaluation including the indications, contraindications, technique, and possible complications of the procedure.