Explore EMS1’s airway management hub for practical guidance on securing and maintaining patient airways in the field. This directory features expert articles on basic and advanced airway techniques, use of airway devices, ventilation strategies, difficult airway management, and clinical decision points for prehospital care. It helps EMS professionals refine airway skills, improve first-pass success, and enhance patient outcomes during respiratory emergencies.
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From verifying airway placement to detecting early shock, capnography offers critical insight as part of a broader patient assessment
St. Charles County Ambulance District proves that excellence in airway care starts with culture, not complexity — backed by data, design and relentless feedback
Pediatric respiratory distress doesn’t have to be terrifying — here’s how to handle it
Learn how to effectively manage respiratory challenges during and after seizures
This curated list of songs maintains the perfect tempo to guide your CPR compressions, ensuring you’re prepared to act swiftly and effectively in emergencies
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Drs. Antevy, Piehl and Spiro review video of intubation and an external ventricular drain
Explore how alpha and beta receptors within the autonomic nervous system regulate vital involuntary functions and respond to stressors
From off-grid residents to 96-hour response timelines, Deputy Director Tracey Loscar shares how Alaskan EMS plans for volcanic eruptions, extreme remoteness and respiratory threats
Learn how waveform capnography enhances patient assessment, guides treatment and improves outcomes in respiratory arrrest and distress
Learn the key differences, signs and symptoms of compensated and decompensated shock to improve prehospital recognition and response
Identifying and treating tension pneumothorax, a life-threatening condition that can occur with chest trauma
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