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Airway Management: The 5 W’s Lead to How
Here’s how the five W’s—who, what, when, where, and why—can guide airway management decisions in critical emergencies.
EMS Airway Briefs
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.
Babies Should Get New Drug that Prevents RSV, CDC Panel Says
Infants should get a new drug to protect them against a respiratory virus that sends tens of thousands of American children to the hospital each year, heath advisers recommended.
Study: Video Laryngoscope Increases Successful Intubation on First Attempt
A study led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center found that the use of a video laryngoscope increased the success of intubation on the first attempt.
EMS Airway Articles
Undifferentiated Respiratory Distress: A Medic’s Guide (Part 1)
Learn to interpret patient descriptions, understand underlying physiology and differentiate causes beyond simple “shortness of breath.”
Prioritizing Resources: PACE Yourself
Chaos in airway management may cause more harm than good. The PACE Plan can help.
Sheets vs. the Streets
“The streets are nothing like the sheets, just memorize the sheets to get through the test.”
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.
Friday Night Lights: Shift 7 – The Positive-Pressure Vise
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.
JEMS Articles
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