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Ventilation Strategies for the Hemodynamically Fragile
Ventilation strategies in prehospital care must balance both pathology and physiology.
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The author unpacks the utility of clinical bundles to address the dangers associated with airway management in a trauma patient.
This article delves into the critical components of cardiac arrest resuscitation during the prehospital phase.
An improper bag-ventilation technique may be the reason why a patient’s vital signs drop.
Here’s what you need to know about high-risk airway management.
This article emphasizes the importance of recognizing and managing the "physiologically difficult airway" in EMS.
Differentiating between pulmonary diseases is key in providing the correct and adequate treatment.
The authors propose creating a continuing professional development program for continuous monitoring and training of prehospital intubation skills.
Research indicates hypoxia, hypotension and multiple intubation attempts in airway management greatly contribute to morbidity and mortality.
Inaccurate cuff pressure can lead to tracheal stenosis, ischemia and pressure ulcers, underlining the need for vigilant monitoring and adjustments.
In the fast-paced world of prehospital emergency medicine, mastering trauma airway management is an indispensable skill for EMTs and paramedics.
When intubating a patient, it is important the EMS provider regulates his or her own breathing.
Here’s why capnography helps EMS providers recognize when patients are transitioning from one status to another.
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