Capnography

Learning Objectives
Recall and list the essential components of intubation equipment necessary before performing a laryngoscopy.
Describe the functions of each piece of equipment used during an intubation procedure.
Demonstrate the correct setup and configuration of intubation equipment in a clinical simulation.
Analyze the procedure setup to identify potential errors that could compromise patient safety during intubation.
Evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the selected intubation equipment in various simulated scenarios.
Design an optimized checklist for intubation equipment preparation based on best practices and up-to-date guidelines.
Author(s)
Craig Smallwood, PhD, RRT
Division of Critical Care Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine | Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School
Traci Wolbrink, MD, MPH
Co-Director, OPENPediatrics; Co-Director, Center for Educational Excellence and Innovation; Program Director, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Senior Associate in Critical Care Medicine | Boston Children’s Hospital
Associate Professor of Anaesthesia | Harvard Medical School
Citation
Smallwood C, Wolbrink TA. Capnography. 7/2014. Online Video. OPENPediatrics. https://learn.openpediatrics.org/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/3126/capnography.
