Airway management
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.
In this eBook, learn about optimal patient positioning, securing an airway with facial trauma involvement and the benefits of the bougie in airway management
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Successful airway management is the culmination of preparation, practice and technique mastery
A Honolulu man suffered burns to his face after being attacked with sulfuric acid
A single-engine plane veered out of control while landing at Kalispell City Airport, smashing into parked aircraft and sparking a runway fire, but all four aboard escaped with minor injuries
Empress crews reached the scene in 3 minutes 11 seconds, slashing previous nine-minute waits
WEINMANN’s emergency ventilator met PASCO County’s demand for reliable, easy-to-use ventilation in every ambulance
Dallas Fire-Rescue personnel evaluated over a dozen passengers after a DART light rail train caught fire
A longtime Danville city councilmember was doused in gasoline and set on fire inside a magazine office by a man with a personal grievance, not linked to politics
St. Charles County Ambulance District proves that excellence in airway care starts with culture, not complexity — backed by data, design and relentless feedback
A gas line explosion near Johnstown sent five people to the hospital and forced evacuations
Eight children at a Cambridge church concert were hospitalized with seizure-like symptoms possibly linked to cleaning fumes
The assessment sequence that could save lives — Are you using it?
Decoding capnography: Key waveforms that guide EMS decisions
Pediatric respiratory distress doesn’t have to be terrifying — here’s how to handle it
One man died and at least nine others were hospitalized after high levels of carbon monoxide, flammable gas and methane were found during a gas leak at a Lexington apartment complex
From burns to bleeding, head trauma to amputation, be prepared for when fireworks go wrong
After a boat explosion left a family with severe burns, they were rushed to Jackson Memorial’s Miami Burn Center for immediate care and long-term healing support
Learn how to effectively manage respiratory challenges during and after seizures
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FDNY marine crews rescued passengers from the water and rushed the injured to local hospitals
Patient Simulation & Education*
New high-fidelity simulators at Touro’s clinical training center offer students hands-on experience with critical pediatric procedures
At least eight people were injured after a man attacked a pro-Israeli hostage rally in Boulder, the FBI is investigating as a terrorist act
Swift, coordinated action by first responders helped revive a child, restoring a pulse before the patient was airlifted to Cook Children’s Medical Center
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
After responding to a call just blocks from their station, Wichita Fire Station 5 and Sedgwick County EMS resuscitated a newborn in distress
Assign someone to monitor the patient’s airway visually and with capnography using these five tips
“GCS <8; intubate” may be endangered, but not totally deserving of extinction
A Plainville student sparked a fire after intentionally damaging a laptop in part of a TikTok trend police say has led to multiple classroom fires across the state
In this data-packed EMS One-Stop episode, Drs. Brent Myers and Remle Crowe share 7 critical metrics, from opioid overdoses to pediatric behavioral health, reshaping prehospital care
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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