Ambu Bag Celebrates 65 Years of Saving Lives
The Ambu Bag has come to define the self-inflating manual resuscitation device that is part of the standard kit carried by first responders.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease from Tobacco Use
Millions of people around the globe die each year because of COPD, and nearly 16 million people in the U.S. have a form of the disease.
9/11 Toxic Dust and Chronic Health Conditions
Many 9/11 survivors suffer from upper airway diseases or digestive disorders because of inhaling toxic dust after the fall of the Twin Towers
Demystifying Ventilator Modes: It’s Not That Complicated!
How do you best determine an initial ventilator mode? Is the patient on the most appropriate mode at the present time? How many modes are available on a specific ventilator?
Avoiding the Post-Intubation Crash
Endotracheal intubation (ETI), like any other invasive procedure, comes with its own set of inherent risks and potential harmful sequelae.
Tunisia in Short Supply of Oxygen
As Tunisia faces a surge of COVID-19 cases, demand for life-saving oxygen has grown higher than the supply.
The Importance of Head Positioning During Endotracheal Intubation
Ideal positioning can make the difference between a successful endotracheal intubation or death.
Training Tips for CPAP and BiPAP
Training helps improve skills in both the art and science of using CPAP or BiPAP to improve patient outcomes.
Non-Respiratory Disease Pathologies That May Complicate Airway Management
Learn more about three uncommon conditions prehospital providers may come across that can make airway management more difficult.
How Important Is Cuff Pressure?
Learn about how serious complications can occur from improper pressure when sealing an airway cuff in the trachea.
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