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.
We train extensively on blunt trauma and GSWs, but stab wounds also present a real danger for patients
For new EMTs and paramedics there is nothing more important than improving your patient assessment skills; learn and follow these field proven tips
Day 1 of the Wisconsin EMS Association conference featured sessions on sepsis, electrolyte imbalances, facial trauma and traumatic amputations
From an airway management wake-up call to the efficacy of naloxone on out-of-hospital cardiac arrests, these studies will be making waves in 2025
There are two general causes of oxygen regulator fires, adiabatic heating and particle ignition
Harris County ESD11 Mobile Healthcare developed 10 commandments to set initial expectations while onboarding 200 paramedics
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You are on scene with a patient who has suffered significant facial trauma; what are some strategies to improve your ability to manage their airway?
From budget-friendly picks to the top-tier, find the right stethoscope for your needs
Learn about two of the most common NMBAs used in EMS and how each impact intubation decisions during advanced airway management
Exploring a new application for capnography in the prehospital setting
Learn what the guidelines say about titration, selecting a sedation agent and monitoring sedation
We are limited on the amount of objective information available during prehospital care; don’t ignore this vital piece of the puzzle
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Tips for navigating prehospital airway management techniques and challenges