Airway management
The airway management topic contains research, news, podcasts, product information and analysis on airway management techniques, trends and advancements.
Steve Whitehead shares how to assess that patient with weird, vague complaints
When you’re on an operation and you can only take what you can carry, what do you choose?
Studies show that mechanical ventilation is superior to bag-valve-mask ventilation, especially in terms of patient safety
San Diego County’s extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation pilot program using ECMO was started over a year ago and involves three hospitals
Improperly mixed pool chemicals sent Great Wolf Lodge workers to the hospital in Webster
Fluid, dosing and airway considerations to prevent RV ischemia
Syracuse moviegoers complained of eye and respiratory irritation
A FDNY EMS spokesperson said the EMTs were transported to Staten Island University Hospital
Props and tricks can add creativity into your next airway management adventure during simulation or on the job
Two of the victims were critically injured in the explosion at a popular dining and shopping area in Whittier
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Engage your participants in pediatric resuscitation protocols, equipment and patient assessment
Understand how respiratory monitoring devices can be used to guide treatment during and after seizures
As the population ages and healthcare needs surge, EMS is evolving beyond emergencies to provide critical support through body cavity access devices and expanded care procedures
An initial visual assessment can identify threats to you and your patient before you narrow down a differential diagnosis
Kansas City firefighters entered the sewer and found the worker face down in six to eight inches of water
Understand how monitoring end-tidal carbon dioxide helps assess and treat a patient in respiratory distress
Steve Whitehead wants you to consider this one thing before pulling out the plastic tubes
Video showed Rochester police and AMR leaving the man on a bench where he fell over and was unattended for more than two minutes, the lawsuit claims
Patients complained of respiratory issues after an accidental release of the repellent inside the Lower Nazareth Township Walmart
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For both intubated and non-intubated patients, capnography can provide a wealth of information about vital signs
When shock is suspected, it’s important to identify which stage you’re working with
Waveform capnography provides real-time feedback that BLS providers can use to make treatment decisions and improve care
The use of waveform capnography as a monitoring and diagnostic tool extends far beyond airway management and cardiac arrest
Application of an EtCO2 sampling device and waveform monitoring, especially during bag-valve mask ventilation, is well within the capability of EMTs
Understand the importance of monitoring end-tidal carbon dioxide and the valuable information it provides for patient assessment and treatment
Going back to the basics ensures a smooth EtCO2 reading and creates a calming environment for both the patient and provider
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