Effective capnography training in the ICU using the 'hats and caps' training tool
Critical Care2015Vol. 19(S1)
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Charlotte A. Lobo, F. E. Kelly, Sarah Steynberg, Gareth Thomas, Charlie Pope, Mark Eveleigh, Mary E. Charlton, Tim Cook
Abstract
Failure to use or correctly interpret capnography in patients dependent on an artificial airway in ICUs was thought to have contributed to 74% of ICU airway-related deaths in the NAP4 study [1]. However, capnography is only of value if those using it can interpret it correctly, with recommendations for training all ICU staff in capnography [1,2]. A recent UK survey identified that only 48% of ICUs have trained all staff in capnography interpretation (TM Cook, personal communication). In this study, we used a capnography teaching aid ('hats and caps') to educate all ICU staff during a 1-month period, and evaluated its effectiveness.
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