title: PQRST - a unique aide-memoire for capnography interpretation during cardiac arrest.
abstract: The use of capnography is recommended during resuscitation. By implementing the mnemonic "PQRST", rescuers have a ready-made checklist to help them achieve the full potential of capnography. This approach can facilitate efforts to both reduce the hands-off time and individualize the treatment, which can lead to improved survival for our patients.
authors: Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway. Electronic address: baard.heradstveit@helse-bergen.no.
authors: Bård E
authors: BE
authors: Heradstveit
authors: Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway; Department of Medical Sciences, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway. Electronic address: jon-kenneth.heltne@helse-bergen.no.
authors: Jon-Kenneth
authors: JK
authors: Heltne
mesh_terms: D019296:Capnography / Q000379:methods*; D002245:Carbon Dioxide / Q000097:blood; D016887:Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation / Q000379:methods* / Q000401:mortality; D057189:Checklist / Q000379:methods; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy*; D006336:Heart Massage / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D061214:Patient Safety; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D016019:Survival Analysis; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D002245:Carbon Dioxide
keywords: Capnography; Cardiac arrest; Education; Mnemonic; PQRST; Survival