Introduction to Capnography

Introduction to Capnography is organized by Dental Anesthesia Online, Ltd. (DAO).

Original Release: 02/09/2013
Last Review: 05/01/2016
Current Expiration: 02/01/2025

CE Hours: 1

Course Description:
Capnography is the measurement of carbon dioxide in expired air. As it is the most accurate and efficient method to monitor ventilation, it has now become the standard of care for all levels of office-based anesthesia or sedation. This course will ready the dental practitioner to correctly interpret the valuable information that capnography provides.

Course Objectives:
• describe and interpret capnography tracings
• discuss respiratory physiology in the context of anesthesia delivery
• recognize the effects of narcotics on the respiratory center

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

1.0 CE Hours