End-Tidal CO₂ Monitoring for Pediatric Sedation and Critical Illness

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Resource Overview

  • Highlights the role of end-tidal CO₂ (ETCO₂) monitoring in improving pediatric patient safety during sedation and critical illness.
  • Provides educational resources on when and how to use capnography, how to interpret ETCO₂ values, and how monitoring supports early recognition of respiratory compromise.

How to Use This Resource

  • Review to understand indications and best practices for ETCO₂ monitoring in pediatric patients.
  • Use to support staff education and reinforce monitoring standards during sedation and high-risk care.
  • Apply principles to enhance early detection of respiratory deterioration and improve patient safety.

This introductory video explains the fundamentals of end-tidal CO₂ monitoring, including physiologic principles, waveform interpretation, and clinical applications in pediatric emergency care. It provides a practical foundation for understanding how capnography supports early detection of ventilation and perfusion changes.

Source: OPENPediatrics

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This education module focuses on the role of ETCO₂ monitoring during pediatric procedural sedation. It reviews indications, monitoring standards, and safety considerations to support early intervention and reduce sedation-related adverse events in children.

Source: OPENPediatrics / Society for Pediatric Sedation (SPS)

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This in-depth podcast explores real-world use of capnography in pediatric emergency medicine, including waveform interpretation, common pitfalls, and clinical decision-making during resuscitation, sedation, and critical illness.

Source: PEM Playbook

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