Monitor the EtCO2 level of the patient
EtCO2 is the end-tidalcarbon dioxide level in the patient's respiration.
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(If you have not done so already) Do the following.
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Add a new incident, or open an existing incident, as described in Add or edit an incident.
By default, the Response tab and Incident Information sub-tab are selected.
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Click the Events tab, and then click the Treatments sub-tab.
The Treatments and Supplies sub-tabs appear. The Treatments sub-tab is selected by default, displaying a list of possible treatments.
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Click EtCO2 monitoring.
Fields for gathering information related to the treatment appear on the left side of the interface.
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Under EtCO2 monitoring, enter data as described in Understand the interface and data entry in it.
Field Information needed Time
The time the treatment was administered to the patient. By default, this value is populated with the computer's system time when you selected this treatment option.
ETCO2
The end-tidalcarbon dioxide (EtCO2) level in the patient's respiration.
Type
The type of tube used while monitoring the EtCO2 level, such as a nasal tube or endotrachial tube.
Performed By
The person who performed the treatment.
Notes
Any additional information related to the treatment.
Prior To Arrival
Indicate whether or not actions were performed on the patient before you arrived on the scene.
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Click Submit to save the treatment information you entered.
The Treatments tab reappears.