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.
Going back to the basics ensures a smooth EtCO2 reading and creates a calming environment for both the patient and provider
Critical insights on the safe administration of ketamine, versed, lorazepam, ativan and haloperidol
Exploring physical, chemical and alternate restraint considerations in agitated patients
Quantitative waveform capnography can help EMS providers recognize bronchospasm, spot ventilation derangements, and gauge the effectiveness of therapy
Paramedics are increasingly likely to transport patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation machines and some systems are testing ECMO for refractory cardiac arrest
Asthma, a leading cause of respiratory compromise, can be assessed with capnography and effectively treated with BLS and ALS medications
This month’s favorites included an interview with Randolph Mantooth and a video showing the tasks and challenges of a 911 dispatcher
The Lungappen app includes 20 patient cases with different respiratory issues and symptoms
An in-depth analysis of the research based updates for the treatment of out of hospital cardiac arrest
Chelsea Patricia Ake-Salvacion, 24, died accidentally from the asphyxia caused by low oxygen levels
Understand how using end-tidal carbon dioxide to confirm placement of advanced airways and guide patient care
He stopped to help while transporting a patient; the child is on life support
In-depth insights into the expert recommendations for medications, airway insertion and confirmation, defibrillation and post-arrest care
In-depth insights into the expert recommendations for chest compressions, AED use and suspected opioid overdose
Educators need to provide realistic simulation training to ensure pediatric patient clinical competence
The program will focus on treating chronic medical conditions and assist patients before they need to call 911
Understand how waveform capnography can be used to assess and treat ventilation, perfusion and metabolic emergencies in children
Cardiogenic oscillations (COS) of the capnography waveform match the patient’s heart rate and are caused by pulmonary artery pulsations
Students need to know that capnography is part of the standard of care and is one of the most important diagnostic tools at their disposal
Health officials advise people in Syria, Lebanon and Israel to stay indoors with their windows closed
The truck rumbled down an embankment before hitting the cars, including one that was pushed into the dealership showroom
Proper assessment, treatment, and transport of patients with traumatic brain injury saves lives, here’s how
You are asked to respond to a park for an infant in respiratory arrest; did you get the diagnosis right?
