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.
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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Use these tips to pick the stethoscope best for you and to use it correctly on every patient
The EMS crew was about to administer epinephrine, “only they hadn’t noticed what I had; the patient’s heart rate was 268”
Our co-hosts discuss the importance of calculating Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) and how to do it properly
Use SAMPLE history to assess the patient’s complaint and make treatment decisions
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
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Tips for navigating prehospital airway management techniques and challenges