Airway management
This directory provides essential articles on Airway Management, a critical skill for EMS professionals. Topics include techniques for securing airways, the use of advanced airway devices, and strategies for managing difficult airways in emergencies. Mastery of Airway Management is vital for ensuring patient survival during respiratory emergencies. For related information, explore our resources on Advanced Life Support (ALS), which often involves advanced airway procedures. Use this directory to deepen your understanding and improve your airway management skills in the field.
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Learn about two of the most common NMBAs used in EMS and how each impact intubation decisions during advanced airway management
Jason Schneider is accused of inflicting head trauma to his then 4-month-old son
The parents of Jake Anderson, 19, allege first responders declared their son dead before properly evaluating and transporting him to a hospital
A paramedic performed a thoracostomy on Sandy Kelley, a move that doctors said likely saved her life
RSI can be lifesaving when appropriately applied or deadly if not performed with a high-level of proficiency and accuracy
Fairbanks Paramedic Academy graduates and students took home first place in every category, crediting their training and education for their wins
How will you care for a teenager who intentionally asphyxiated himself and is now unresponsive with agonal respirations?
Mirranda Grace Lawson had been on life support since May after she choked on a piece of popcorn.
Understand how capnography identifies respiratory and cardiovascular compromise in restrained patients
Ambulance crews treated 26 patients after they reported breathing difficulties; two others were hospitalized
Emotional extremes are common in EMS and remind us of exactly why it is that we wear the uniform
Because every patient is different, EMS providers must have a range of airway skills and a strong degree of experience
Mirranda Grace Lawson, 2, was placed on life support after choking on a popcorn kernel
The 12-year-old used the Heimlich to dislodge a piece of ice cream cone from her airway
We asked EMS1 readers to share their knowledge and use of capnography during patient care
When the woman choked on her food, her two children sprung into action and performed the maneuver
Without insurance, it’s possible for some Alaskans to pay over $800 for a two-pack of EpiPens
Opponents suggest training non-medical personnel to use a vial and syringe to inject epinephrine could be risky
A new bill would allow administrators to give students albuterol if necessary
Prices for the trusted epinephrine auto-injectors have increased six times in the last few years
Recognize the signs and symptoms of pneumonia and understand how capnography can be used to guide treatment for pneumonia and sepsis.
Paramedics gave him an epinephrine shot and a priest gave him the sacrament of the sick
A generator was being run indoors at the event, forcing nearly 300 guests to be evacuated from the venue
Patients do not die from failure to intubate, but failure to oxygenate. When in doubt, pull out the tube.
The donated kits include three masks in varying sizes, instructions, a leash and information for local animal hospitals
The son of a firefighter, Ken West’s actions may have saved a life
Despite what movies show, common pens are not viable tools for tracheostomy
The infant’s parents refuse to allow tests to be conducted to deduce if she is brain dead
