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Quantitative Waveform Capnography

Quantitative Waveform Capnography

Update: 2025-10-30
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The use of quantitative waveform capnography in ACLS to confirm good CPR and placement of an ET tube, identify ROSC, and during post-cardiac arrest care.

Waveform capnography use with, and without, an advanced airway in place.

Monitoring end tidal CO2 during rescue breathing.

Use of capnography to objectively measure good CPR.

Capnography is a preferred method of confirming endotracheal tube (ETT) placement over x-ray during a code.

Identifying ROSC during CPR.

Quantitative waveform capnography use in the post-cardiac arrest algorithm.

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Quantitative Waveform Capnography

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