ECG Fundamentals4:22•December 22, 2025

Why ETCO2 Matters More Than Oxygen Saturation During CPR

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During CPR, a patient can have perfect oxygen saturation and still be clinically dead.So what is actually going wrong? In this video, we explain why ETCO2 matters more than oxygen saturation during CPR, using simple physiology that is easy to understand but still accurate for ACLS, BLS, and emergency medicine. 👉 Download E-PulsePoints here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ecgkid.pulsepoints Most clinicians instinctively look at SpO2 during resuscitation. Oxygen saturation on...

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