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Learn how to recognize and manage airway emergencies in burn and inhalation injury patients. Early action can prevent airway disaster.
EMS Airway Briefs
MI Firefighters Commend Police Officers as Both Worked Together to Save a Life
The power of teamwork was recognized last month in Romulus, Michigan.
Lincoln (NE) Fire and Rescue Helps Train Others in Resuscitation
The gathering included 15 different agencies and the American Heart Association.
This Is How Mobile Teams in L.A. Use Oxygen to Prevent Overdoses and Save Lives
Homeless Health Care Los Angeles sends out trained teams on carts to intervene and stop overdoses in and around Skid Row.
EMS Airway Articles

Context Is the Key
Context and clinical judgment are the keys to successful emergency airway management.

Friday Night Lights: Shift 15 – Squeaky Peaked Exits
It’s an airway call you never forget. Croup, stridor and the calm approach that makes the difference.

Copy and Paste: A Case for Change
Discover how paramedics can improve outcomes for patients with COVID lung injury through thoughtful ventilator management strategies.
Learn more about Intersurgical Airway Management and Respiratory Devices
Intersurgical is the leading manufacturer in airway management and respiratory devices in the pre-hospital market. Learn more about the i-gel® plus resus pack supraglottic airway device, our disposable CPAP devices the O2-MAX® and GO-PAP™, the innovative VT Select™ BVM, and airway management accessories.
EMS Airway Podcasts
WELCOME TO THE
EMS AIRWAY PODCAST!
The EMS Airway Podcast features in-depth discussions from leaders and changemakers working to steer the EMS industry toward growth and innovation.
Trauma Airway Management: The Stuff Nightmares Are Made Of (Part 2)
EMS Airway Books
25 Airway Scenarios: Mastering the Art of Airway Management
by Geoff Murphy
Embark on a Journey of Lifesaving Skills with Real-World Insights
“25 Airway Scenarios” is an essential guide for medical educators, paramedics, and emergency medical personnel. This comprehensive book is meticulously crafted to provide a dynamic and immersive learning experience, focusing on challenging airway management situations where expert resuscitation and intubation skills are crucial.
What Sets This Book Apart?
- Realistic Scenarios: Each of the 25 scenarios is based on actual events, offering a realistic glimpse into high-pressure situations that demand quick thinking and precise action.
- Educational Blueprint: Designed to aid educators in preparing, conducting, and debriefing each scenario. This book serves as a complete toolkit for teaching and learning complex airway management.
- In-Depth Learning: Dive deep into scenarios that cover a wide range of emergencies, from trauma-induced complications to unexpected respiratory crises. Every scenario is a learning opportunity to enhance decision-making and procedural skills.
Key Features:
- Detailed Scenario Descriptions: Each scenario is vividly described, including patient information, clinical presentations, and vital signs, providing a realistic context for learners.
- Paramedic Level Treatment Goals: Clearly outlined objectives for each scenario guide learners through the necessary steps in managing difficult airways.
- Debrief Questions and Explanations: Critical for consolidating learning, these questions help unravel the complexities of each case, fostering a deeper understanding of airway management.
EMS Capnography Video Series
EMS Airway Videos
How CPAP Makes a Difference
Continuous positive pressure ventilation (CPAP) is making big waves in EMS right now. How exactly does it work?
Rescue Task Force: Airway Management
Mike Brown and Mark Litwinko discuss dealing with a patient who has a chest wound during a mass-casualty incident.
Tips for Using a Small-Volume Nebulizer
Mike McEvoy shares some tips on delivering medicine to a patient for using a small-volume nebulizer.
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