Testimonials of Capnography's success

Alarmed by the respiratory risk associated with patients under patient–controlled analgesia (PCA), Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center (GHS) – one of the largest not–for–profit healthcare providers in South Carolina – sought a higher standard of patient safety.

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GHS conducted a pilot program for capnography monitoring, based on its reputation as the safest, most effective method to measure ventilation for patients on opioid pain control therapy, and particularly PCA.

The highly successful pilot program resulted in system-wide implementation of capnography for all non–ventilated patients on PCA. The use of capnography resulted in early detection of respiratory depression or excessive sedation in a number of patients, leading to adjustment of medication to a safer level.

Greenville Hospital System wanted to provide their patients with the highest level of patient safety, while staying within their budget. You can read in their own words about the overwhelming success of capnography and their decision to implement this technology system wide:

• MD: “I am confident that we are saving lives with this technology. We’re making effective early interventions, which is always better than late.”
• CNO: “For us, there was no question that CO₂ monitoring is a higher standard of care for our patients.”
• RN: “Response from the nursing staff has been overwhelmingly positive.”

These testimonials show how GHS system–wide use of capnography resulted in early detection of respiratory depression or excessive sedation, thus dramatically improving the safety of PCA patients.

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