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Context and clinical judgment are the keys to successful emergency airway management.
EMS Airway Briefs
His Heart Stopped On a Treadmill. His Wife Gave Him CPR.
Mark Wangrin’s heart rate was registering at 240 beats per minute. He thought it was a glitch and kept going. Soon after, he collapsed.
Co-Founder of Seattle Fire Medic One Program Passes Away
Dr. Leonard Cobb will be remembered for being a co-founder of the Seattle Fire Medic One program and for helping to create bystander CPR training.
Damar Hamlin Partners with American Heart Association for CPR Challenge
After suffering cardiac arrest, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is teaming up with the American Heart Association to promote CPR training.
EMS Airway Articles

Undifferentiated Respiratory Distress: A Medic’s Guide (Part 2)
Learn how EMS providers can assess and manage respiratory distress and failure by understanding their physiological and psychological causes.

Friday Night Lights: Shift 13 – Sweet Dehydration
Here is how capnography can help you monitor your patient and stratify your differentials.

The RPMs of Capnography
Capnography reflects the body’s “RPMs”—respiration, perfusion and metabolism.
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
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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.
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