Et-co2 Detection Clinical Indications

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  End Tidal CO₂ detectors shall be used with all AEMT Blind Insertion Airway Device (BIAD) procedures to confirm appropriate airway placement.
  

Note color change indicating CO2 detection.

The CO2 detector shall remain in place with the airway and monitored throughout the prehospital care and transport unless Capnography (9002) is utilized.

Any loss of CO2 detection or color change is to be documented and monitored as procedures are done to verify or correct the airway problem.

Tube placement should be verified frequently and always with each patient move or loss of color change in the End-Tidal CO2 detector.

Document the procedure and results of ET-CO2 detection on the patient care report (PCR).

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  ** Discuss alternatives with Medical Control when confirmation of airway placement isn’t clear **