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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.
EMS Airway Briefs
Damar Hamlin Back in Buffalo to Continue Recovery
Bills safety Damar Hamlin said he returned to Buffalo “with a lot of love on my heart” to continue his recovery in a hospital there.
RSV Treatments for Young Kids Are Lacking, but the 2022 Cold and Flu Season Highlights the Urgency for Vaccines
RSV is a common respiratory virus that circulates every fall and winter and is a common cause of lung infections in young children.
Kansas City (MO) Police Officers Help Save Infant with RSV Who Stopped Breathing
It’s all in a day’s work for two Kansas City police officers who saved a one-month-old infant after she stopped breathing while battling RSV.
EMS Airway Articles
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.
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.
Not Just a Single Squirt: Understanding Nasal Drug Delivery
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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