Airway management
This directory provides essential articles on Airway Management, a critical skill for EMS professionals. Topics include techniques for securing airways, the use of advanced airway devices, and strategies for managing difficult airways in emergencies. Mastery of Airway Management is vital for ensuring patient survival during respiratory emergencies. For related information, explore our resources on Advanced Life Support (ALS), which often involves advanced airway procedures. Use this directory to deepen your understanding and improve your airway management skills in the field.
Mechanical ventilation offers several advantanges over bag-valve mask ventilation
In a deep dive into NEMSQA鈥檚 2024 report, Dr. Jarvis discusses critical airway safety measures and how EMS providers can leverage data, protocols and collaboration to achieve safer, more effective care
Lessons and goals for advancing airway care from the NEMSQA Airway Measures Report
The respirators will be available for pickup at pharmacies and community health centers throughout the country
The position statements summarize recommendations for training, quality management, pediatric considerations and more
Look beyond the classic symptoms of cyanide, and CO poisoning, and thermal inhalation, to find the best course of treament
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Firefighters鈥� 鈥渙xygen tanks were empty, and they still pushed through the smoke鈥� to continue making rescues, said Mayor Eric Adams
Drs. Antevy, Piehl, Spiro, Scheppke, Bernstein and Kupas discuss ketamine and other sedatives, and how to minimize risk when administering
The footage shows Cecilia Morales leaping into action to resuscitate the child
The McMurray Enhanced Airway tool is intended to quickly open a patient鈥檚 airway and was designed by an anesthesia professional
Pediatric infectious disease specialist Priya Soni, MD, answers questions about RSV symptoms, treatment and COVID-19 co-infection
Join the UCSF physician team as they discuss the wonders of ECMO
Drs. Antevy, Piehl and Spiro evaluate EMS video of a patient receiving whole blood and a finger thoracostomy
The vaccine is designed to produce antibodies to oxycodone, blocking the drugs鈥� ability to reach the brain
Each EMT-certified trooper will now carry advanced equipment for trauma, airway management and other medical emergencies
When a patient says 鈥淚 can鈥檛 breathe鈥� or 鈥淚鈥檓 going to die,鈥� you better listen
A study from Florida Atlantic University found IM ketamine administration increases ED intubation rate 5.75-fold for patients testing positive for cocaine
The son of Firefighter Lynn Carpenter and Firefighter-EMT Austin Carpenter was born while Lynn was on a ventilator, fighting for her life
The death of firefighter trainee Peyton Morse is a tragic reminder that we need to change our culture, mindset and response to complaints of respiratory distress
Vodcast: Drs. Peter Antevy, Mark Piehl and David Spiro discuss multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children and the newest PALS guidelines
In the prehospital setting, we haven鈥檛 traditionally been able to see inside of our patients to tell what鈥檚 going on, but we鈥檝e always been able to hear, and that skillset remains invaluable for the EMS professional
What paramedics needs to know as reports of self-medication for COVID-19 rise
Flail chest, tension pneumothorax, cardiac tamponade and pulmonary contusion have unique presentations, but all jeopardize vital functions
Norwalk firefighters鈥� union says a new policy will cut responses to 12 of 16 general medical alarms, despite many firefighters also being medics
SA国际传媒 readers weigh in on adding supraglottic airways to the EMT scope of practice
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss how to use the SALAD method in advanced airway management scenarios, dishing their top tips
Reviewing the pediatric evidence for stay and play or load and go
A paramedic administered oxygen before Brito was transported to a Rochester, N.Y., hospital
5 ways to protect the patient during mechanical ventilation
The NAEMSP Discussion Forum debates EMT training, capnography considerations
Without real-time feedback to confirm ventilation rate and volume, a piece of the map is missing
Changing the way we think about and train providers on oxygen administration
