Waveform capnography in a South African prehospital service: Knowledge assessment of paramedics

ConclusionParamedics report using waveform capnography extensively when it is available in the South African out-of-hospital environment. Although the knowledge around capnography and its usage was found to be good in most areas, more complicated scenarios exposed flaws in the knowledge of many paramedics and suggest the need for improved and ongoing training, as well as incorporation into curricula as the field develops across the continent.
Source: African Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research