Redefining Success in RSI: Prioritizing Resuscitation over Rapid in EMS
Prehospital airway success requires optimizing ventilation, oxygenation, and perfusion before intubation to prevent hypoxia and cardiac arrest.
A Case Review of Respiratory Failure Secondary to Status Asthmaticus
This is a case review involving a 25-year-old male patient presenting to EMS with respiratory failure secondary to status asthmaticus.
Just Breathe
When intubating a patient, it is important the EMS provider regulates his or her own breathing.
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.
Keys to Success for Airway Management
Having a systematic, team-oriented approach to airway management is the key to success when conducting airway management skills in the prehospital setting.
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