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Trauma Airways: The Stuff Nightmares Are Made Of (Part 3): The Final Nightmare
The author unpacks the utility of clinical bundles to address the dangers associated with airway management in a trauma patient.
EMS Airway Briefs
Study: Video Laryngoscope Increases Successful Intubation on First Attempt
A study led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center found that the use of a video laryngoscope increased the success of intubation on the first attempt.
Live at FDIC International: Friday Night Lights
EMS Airway editor Jeff Frankel speaks to Chris Kroboth about his new series entitled “Friday Night Lights” at FDIC International.
His Heart Stopped On a Treadmill. His Wife Gave Him CPR.
Mark Wangrin’s heart rate was registering at 240 beats per minute. He thought it was a glitch and kept going. Soon after, he collapsed.
EMS Airway Articles
Friday Night Lights: Shift 7 – The Positive-Pressure Vise
An improper bag-ventilation technique may be the reason why a patient’s vital signs drop.
Trauma Airway Management: The Stuff Nightmares Are Made Of (Part 2)
Here’s what you need to know about high-risk airway management.
Management of the Physiologically Difficult Airway for Out-Of-Hospital Care Providers
This article emphasizes the importance of recognizing and managing the “physiologically difficult airway” in EMS.
EMS Airway Podcasts
WELCOME TO THE
EMS AIRWAY PODCAST!
The EMS Airway Podcast features in-depth discussions from leaders and changemakers working to steer the EMS industry toward growth and innovation.
Not Just a Single Squirt: Understanding Nasal Drug Delivery
EMS Airway Books
25 Airway Scenarios: Mastering the Art of Airway Management
by Geoff Murphy
Embark on a Journey of Lifesaving Skills with Real-World Insights
“25 Airway Scenarios” is an essential guide for medical educators, paramedics, and emergency medical personnel. This comprehensive book is meticulously crafted to provide a dynamic and immersive learning experience, focusing on challenging airway management situations where expert resuscitation and intubation skills are crucial.
What Sets This Book Apart?
- Realistic Scenarios: Each of the 25 scenarios is based on actual events, offering a realistic glimpse into high-pressure situations that demand quick thinking and precise action.
- Educational Blueprint: Designed to aid educators in preparing, conducting, and debriefing each scenario. This book serves as a complete toolkit for teaching and learning complex airway management.
- In-Depth Learning: Dive deep into scenarios that cover a wide range of emergencies, from trauma-induced complications to unexpected respiratory crises. Every scenario is a learning opportunity to enhance decision-making and procedural skills.
Key Features:
- Detailed Scenario Descriptions: Each scenario is vividly described, including patient information, clinical presentations, and vital signs, providing a realistic context for learners.
- Paramedic Level Treatment Goals: Clearly outlined objectives for each scenario guide learners through the necessary steps in managing difficult airways.
- Debrief Questions and Explanations: Critical for consolidating learning, these questions help unravel the complexities of each case, fostering a deeper understanding of airway management.
EMS Capnography Video Series
EMS Airway Videos
How CPAP Makes a Difference
Continuous positive pressure ventilation (CPAP) is making big waves in EMS right now. How exactly does it work?
Rescue Task Force: Airway Management
Mike Brown and Mark Litwinko discuss dealing with a patient who has a chest wound during a mass-casualty incident.
Tips for Using a Small-Volume Nebulizer
Mike McEvoy shares some tips on delivering medicine to a patient for using a small-volume nebulizer.
JEMS Articles
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