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.
The red flags and steps to take to make the scene safer for yourself, other responders and the patients
“I started fishing in my handlebar bag for my Garmin InReach as I rolled up on a younger man attempting inadequate CPR on an older man”
Five options for exchanging the SGA for an endotracheal tube
Deputy: ‘If anything had happened differently, I don’t think she would have made it’
App gives feedback and prompts for effective chest compressions during CPR
There is often a chaotic scene as burn victims are usually pulled out of the fire early, which easily distract responders
A lightning strike in Yellowstone National Park injured 9 people waiting to see Old Faithful geyser erupt
Family says medics contributed to man’s death
23-year old man found unconscious, paramedic administered CPR until coast guard arrived
Responders exposed to polluted air and kicked-up dust at risk of future lung problems
Residents protesting an ambulance company that arriv ed late and unprepared to help a woman who later died
System can shorten patient’s stay in hospital, reduce health-care costs
Study: Intravenous Drug Administration During Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
The 26-year-old man was crushed to death while at work
Responder ‘failed to carry out CPR on heart attack patient and left dead body’
Jackson’s doctor may have also delayed calling paramedics to remove drugs at the scene
Irish company’s newest manikin simulates an infant’s airways
A paramedic told a mother to run a hot shower to clear the congestion from her child’s lungs; the child died hours later
Traci Adams says late husband’s airway was not properly cleared and he was not given supplemental oxygen
There is a growing body of evidence that suggests that hyperventilation of intubated patients with head injuries increases both morbidity and mortality
Patient survival linked to volume of past procedures performed by rescuer
Airway suction spoon will hit market in a few weeks
Woman donates 10th ambulance to Israeli aid organization
Review: Effect of Emergency Medical Technician - Placed Combitubes on Outcomes After Out-Of-Hospital Cardiopulmonary Arrest
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Choosing the most appropriate airway management tools for your service should be guided by these important considerations
Buying the right kind and best model for your particular application is critical; here are five basic types to consider
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