What level of ETCO2 is CPR?
What level of ETCO2 is CPR? Teams should aim for EtCO2 at least >10 mm Hg and ideally >20 mm Hg. Where do these numbers come from? These values are approximately 1/4 the normal EtCO2 (35-45 mm Hg), and ideal CPR will provide at least 1/4 of cardiac output. What happens to ETCO2 during CPR? […]