Friday Night Lights: Shift 7 – The Positive-Pressure Vise
An improper bag-ventilation technique may be the reason why a patient’s vital signs drop.
Trauma Airway Management: The Stuff Nightmares Are Made Of (Part 2)
Here’s what you need to know about high-risk airway management.
Management of the Physiologically Difficult Airway for Out-Of-Hospital Care Providers
This article emphasizes the importance of recognizing and managing the “physiologically difficult airway” in EMS.
The Ps and Es of Pulmonary Pathophysiology
Differentiating between pulmonary diseases is key in providing the correct and adequate treatment.
Simulation-Based Training Program for Continuing Professional Development of Paramedics in Endotracheal Intubation
The authors propose creating a continuing professional development program for continuous monitoring and training of prehospital intubation skills.
Trauma Airway Management: The Stuff Nightmares Are Made Of (Part 1)
Research indicates hypoxia, hypotension and multiple intubation attempts in airway management greatly contribute to morbidity and mortality.
QI Review of Critically High Endotracheal Tube (ETT) Cuff Pressures
Inaccurate cuff pressure can lead to tracheal stenosis, ischemia and pressure ulcers, underlining the need for vigilant monitoring and adjustments.
Mastering Prehospital Trauma Airway Management: A Lifesaving Art for EMTs and Paramedics
In the fast-paced world of prehospital emergency medicine, mastering trauma airway management is an indispensable skill for EMTs and paramedics.
Just Breathe
When intubating a patient, it is important the EMS provider regulates his or her own breathing.
Friday Night Lights: Shift 6 – Nacho Normal Chest Pressure
Here’s why capnography helps EMS providers recognize when patients are transitioning from one status to another.
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