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The use of capnography in the air medical environment.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  11552109     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
We can count on two things when we receive a call as part of an air medical transport team--the patient is in critical condition, and time is of the essence. Whether the patient has experienced trauma from a motor vehicle crash, has fallen, or has suffered an insult as a consequence of poor health, our technique, skill, and judgment are tested constantly. Fortunately, we have equipment at our disposal to make our job easier. One of the more difficult aspects and responsibilities of air medical transport teams is placement of an endotracheal tube (ET). Along with the techniques used for successful endotracheal intubation (ETI), available technology can maximize patients' ventilatory status using an instrument that detects expired carbon dioxide (CO(2)) levels.
Authors:
C L Bacon; C Corriere; R F Lavery; D H Livingston
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Air medical journal     Volume:  20     ISSN:  1067-991X     ISO Abbreviation:  Air Med. J.     Publication Date:    2001 Sep-Oct
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2001-09-11     Completed Date:  2001-11-01     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9312325     Medline TA:  Air Med J     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  27-9     Citation Subset:  H    
Affiliation:
NorthSTAR, N.J. Trauma Center-University Hospital, 150 Bergen Street, Newark, N.J 07103-2406, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Air Ambulances*
Capnography / utilization*
Emergency Medical Services*
Female
Humans
Intubation, Intratracheal
Male
New England
Retrospective Studies
Transportation of Patients*

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