Objectives:
- Explain the physiological principles behind apnea testing and its application in confirming brain death.
- Discuss the safety profile of different types of apnea tests
- Describe the step-by-step procedure for administering carbogen apnea testing, including preparation, patient monitoring, and interpreting results, along with discussing the ethical and clinical implications of diagnosing brain death.
PSRC is now offering non-traditional courses for all.
This lecture is approved for 1.0 hour of non-traditional continuing education by the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC).
In order to receive credit, you must complete the evaluation and post test scoring 80%.
Certificates will be sent bi-monthly.
"Carbogen-Based Apnea Testing: Advancing Safety in the Diagnosis of Death by Neurological Criteria" presented by Jefferson Mixell, MBA, RRT, RRT-ACCS
Respiratory Care Manager at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Course presented during the November 2025 PSRC Webinar. Approved for 1 Non-Traditional CRCE in Adult Acute Care.