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Why Can Assessing Respiratory Patients Become Complicated?
Respiratory assessments are complex due to varied symptoms, multiple body systems, and rapid shifts from respiratory distress to failure.
EMS Airway Briefs
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.
What’s Behind Worrying RSV Surge in U.S. Children’s Hospitals?
Children’s hospitals in parts of the U.S. are seeing a surge in RSV, an illness that can cause severe breathing problems for babies.
Life-Saving Donation Goes to the Dogs
More pets in Colorado will be saved after a life-saving donation by Furry Paws Daycare to the Cañon City Area Fire Protection District and AMR.
EMS Airway Articles
Survival Beyond the Tube: 2023–2024 Airway Data from Parker County (TX) Hospital District EMS
A retrospective analysis of 242 advanced airway cases by Parker County Hospital District EMS showed a first-pass success rate of 96.3%.
Friday Night Lights: Shift 16 – Smoky Nights
A man heating plastic in a shed developed cyanide poisoning, causing low heart rate, low blood pressure and mental status changes.
Don’t Get Burned…
Learn how to recognize and manage airway emergencies in burn and inhalation injury patients. Early action can prevent airway disaster.
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.
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