Optimizing Prehospital CPAP (When CPAP Is the Right Tool)
Joseph Adelman outlines practical CPAP use in acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema and hypoxemic respiratory failure.
Have a Plan for Tracheostomy Catastrophes
Learn how EMS providers can recognize, troubleshoot, and manage life‑threatening tracheostomy emergencies by having a clear, proactive plan.
Airway Ramping and Positioning: A Forgotten Art
Learn how proper airway ramping and ear‑to‑sternal‑notch positioning improves ventilation, reduces resistance, and enhances patient outcomes.
Ballistic Missile Strike on a Residential Block: Ventilator-Dependent Patient Extrication in an Active Hazard Environment
A ballistic missile from Iran struck Beersheba, Israel, prompting a medical response for 20 patients, including a critically ill 90-year-old woman.
Between Breath and Breakdown: Recognizing and Managing Respiratory Distress Before It Fails
There is a narrow transition between respiratory distress and respiratory failure in prehospital care.
Airway Challenges in Bariatric Patients
Learn key strategies to overcome bariatric airway challenges with proper positioning, preparation, and evidence‑based prehospital techniques.
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