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.
Make every assessment question count using this strategy to quickly assess respiratory patients who are unable to speak in phrases or sentences
Critical insights on the safe administration of ketamine, versed, lorazepam, ativan and haloperidol
In EMS there isn’t anything more frustrating than a screaming, punching or spitting person with acute alcohol intoxication
Clinicians discuss the accuracy of the Broselow tape and what modern tools can support safer pediatric care.
Crush syndrome can be expected following any event where patients are trapped for a length of time
Michael Fraley breaks down what paramedics need to know about what’s changed — and what hasn’t — in the new resuscitation guidance
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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
“GCS <8; intubate” may be endangered, but not totally deserving of extinction
Hyperventilation syndrome, often triggered by anxiety, presents unique challenges in EMS care. Understanding its nuances is crucial for effective assessment and management.
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