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.
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From verifying airway placement to detecting early shock, capnography offers critical insight as part of a broader patient assessment
St. Charles County Ambulance District proves that excellence in airway care starts with culture, not complexity — backed by data, design and relentless feedback
Portland Fire Rescue said the person survived after possibly coming in contact with a 57,000-volt power line
Use these tips to pick the stethoscope best for you and to use it correctly on every patient
Gain confidence in the difference between normal and abnormal breath sounds by auscultating lung sounds on every patient
Keeping patients moving toward definitive treatment through accurate triage of life threats is the key to EMS success at a mass casualty incident
The Riker’s Island captain suffered burns when her BWC suddenly ignited
The EMS crew was about to administer epinephrine, “only they hadn’t noticed what I had; the patient’s heart rate was 268”
Students at Respond Right EMS Academy had just learned about seizures when hours later, their instructor began convulsing, leading them to put their newly learned skills to the test
Our co-hosts discuss the importance of calculating Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) and how to do it properly
The driver and three passengers were able to escape as flames overtook the bus
Paramedics placed a backboard on the victim and an officer sat on it while they tried to restrain him
The bag-valve-mask can save your patient’s life; ensure you’re using it properly with these tools
How do you know you’re getting just the right amount of air into just the right place?
Use this guide to determine when to activate air EMS and transport to a level 1 burn center
Use SAMPLE history to assess the patient’s complaint and make treatment decisions
Medway discontinued use of the ambulance service after the patient was forced to walk an “unreasonable distance” to the ambulance
Unvalidated third-party lines may lead to inaccurate results and other problems
Paulding County first responders faced a worker buried up to his neck in a 20-foot deep trench
The lawsuit claims the Nuvance ambulance EMTs were not trained nor capable of providing proper care, treatment and monitoring
From assessing to intervening, this quiz covers vital airway management scenarios to ensure you’re equipped to handle emergencies confidently
Why quality improvement concepts should be integrated into EMS education
Chicago Medical School organization hosts live tissue high-risk, low-frequency airway procedures clinic for paramedics
Stabilizing a patient in despair suffering from tracheostomy bleeding
Christopher Ward began vomiting, passing out and stopped breathing
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Los Angeles General Medical Center Dr. Molly Deane said it is remarkable the firefighters were not more severely injured
The plant near Plaquemine experienced an unintended reaction in a sulfuric acid tank led to the venting of the toxic vapors
The red flags and steps to take to make the scene safer for yourself, other responders and the patients
Officials identify several reasons for patient surge in Oahu emergency departments
“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”
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