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End-tidal CO₂ (ETCO₂) monitoring enhances pediatric patient safety during sedation and critical illness by enabling early recognition of respiratory compromise. This section highlights trusted educational resources that explain when and how to use capnography, how to interpret ETCO₂ values, and how monitoring supports safe, high-quality pediatric emergency care across clinical settings.
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
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)
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