/airway-management Airway management en-US Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:01:00 GMT /ems-training-and-education/is-nasal-intubation-dead-how-to-think-about-old-school-ems-training Are those historical skills a blessing or a curse? Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:01:00 GMT /ems-training-and-education/is-nasal-intubation-dead-how-to-think-about-old-school-ems-training /airway-management/elevating-patient-outcomes-with-mechanical-ventilation Mechanical ventilation offers several advantanges over bag-valve mask ventilation Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:21:12 GMT /airway-management/elevating-patient-outcomes-with-mechanical-ventilation /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/nemsqa-2024-dr-jeff-jarvis-on-airway-safety-and-the-path-to-ems-improvement In a deep dive into NEMSQA’s 2024 report, Dr. Jarvis discusses critical airway safety measures and how EMS providers can leverage data, protocols and collaboration to achieve safer, more effective care Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:52:19 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/nemsqa-2024-dr-jeff-jarvis-on-airway-safety-and-the-path-to-ems-improvement /hazmat/conn-teacher-student-injured-in-science-experiment-gas-leak A faulty tube caused a nitrogen dioxide leak during an experiment involving nitric acid and copper pennies at Berlin High School Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:00:27 GMT /hazmat/conn-teacher-student-injured-in-science-experiment-gas-leak /hazmat/1-dead-4-treated-after-unexplained-odor-in-denver-home An investigation is underway after residents called 911 and reported difficulty breathing Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:27:33 GMT /hazmat/1-dead-4-treated-after-unexplained-odor-in-denver-home /ems-training-and-education/is-nasal-intubation-dead-how-to-think-about-old-school-ems-training Are those historical skills a blessing or a curse? Fri, 08 Nov 2024 14:01:00 GMT /ems-training-and-education/is-nasal-intubation-dead-how-to-think-about-old-school-ems-training /airway-management/elevating-patient-outcomes-with-mechanical-ventilation Mechanical ventilation offers several advantanges over bag-valve mask ventilation Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:21:12 GMT /airway-management/elevating-patient-outcomes-with-mechanical-ventilation /fatal-incidents/co-poisoning-blamed-for-4-deaths-in-n-m Investigators believe a vehicle's broken tailpipe to be the cause of the deaths in Clovis Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:02:56 GMT /fatal-incidents/co-poisoning-blamed-for-4-deaths-in-n-m /hazmat/4-injured-in-chlorine-leak-at-colo-hotel First responders in Colorado Springs evacuated the first floor and had occupants shelter in place on the other floors Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:00:39 GMT /hazmat/4-injured-in-chlorine-leak-at-colo-hotel /airway-management/nemsqa-releases-state-of-airway-management-safety-report NEMSQA: The data shows the industry can do better Wed, 30 Oct 2024 17:23:30 GMT /airway-management/nemsqa-releases-state-of-airway-management-safety-report /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/nemsqa-2024-dr-jeff-jarvis-on-airway-safety-and-the-path-to-ems-improvement In a deep dive into NEMSQA’s 2024 report, Dr. Jarvis discusses critical airway safety measures and how EMS providers can leverage data, protocols and collaboration to achieve safer, more effective care Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:52:19 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/nemsqa-2024-dr-jeff-jarvis-on-airway-safety-and-the-path-to-ems-improvement /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/a-wake-up-call-on-airway-management Lessons and goals for advancing airway care from the NEMSQA Airway Measures Report Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:24:56 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/a-wake-up-call-on-airway-management /burns/1-dead-4-critically-injured-in-fla-boat-explosion One person is dead after a boat exploded while being fueled at a Broward County marina Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:52:08 GMT /burns/1-dead-4-critically-injured-in-fla-boat-explosion /pharmacology/articles/understanding-prehospital-ketamine-dosing-to-drawbacks-4Gkj3ly6gBunzeHX/ In the right patient, with a solid understanding of the pharmacology and a plan to address potential side effects, ketamine can be an incredibly useful tool for EMS Thu, 17 Oct 2024 21:12:24 GMT /pharmacology/articles/understanding-prehospital-ketamine-dosing-to-drawbacks-4Gkj3ly6gBunzeHX/ /airway-management/how-to-get-the-tube-right-the-first-time First-pass success matters in intubation – these measures can help you achieve it Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:48:10 GMT /airway-management/how-to-get-the-tube-right-the-first-time /ems-training/articles/preventing-in-custody-deaths-AuzXdRtO7YCc28cx/ EMS and law enforcement collaborative training helps prepare responders to treat and monitor patients experiencing a constellation of symptoms Fri, 11 Oct 2024 16:13:07 GMT /ems-training/articles/preventing-in-custody-deaths-AuzXdRtO7YCc28cx/ /airway-management/everything-you-thought-you-knew-about-bagging-is-probably-wrong Are you over-ventilating your patients? Probably, says Kelly Grayson Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:48:42 GMT /airway-management/everything-you-thought-you-knew-about-bagging-is-probably-wrong /airway-management/workers-suffer-airway-burns-during-leak-at-la-chemical-plant Four workers were injured during an ammonia gas leak at a Baton Rouge chemical plant Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:20:18 GMT /airway-management/workers-suffer-airway-burns-during-leak-at-la-chemical-plant /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/articles/5-tips-for-securing-a-patients-airway-P3vrVX0wr90LvmTf/ Suction, pediatric BVM and a backup trauma plan can improve results for a patient with facial trauma Fri, 04 Oct 2024 14:49:21 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/articles/5-tips-for-securing-a-patients-airway-P3vrVX0wr90LvmTf/ /ems-products/neonatal-pediatric/articles/why-one-call-was-my-destiny-as-a-paramedic-oYZ4Ig14kgk9ss9t/ "I had never seen a baby that small" Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:05:58 GMT /ems-products/neonatal-pediatric/articles/why-one-call-was-my-destiny-as-a-paramedic-oYZ4Ig14kgk9ss9t/ /cardiac-care/pa-hospital-joins-expansion-of-cardiac-care-pilot-program Allegheny General Hospital has partnered with Pittsburgh, Shaler and Ross EMS using ECMO-facilitated CPR Mon, 23 Sep 2024 12:51:22 GMT /cardiac-care/pa-hospital-joins-expansion-of-cardiac-care-pilot-program /burns/worker-burned-in-an-explosion-at-conn-bowling-alley A worker suffered burns to his face and arms when an air conditioner exploded at an East Haven bowling alley Sat, 21 Sep 2024 16:00:00 GMT /burns/worker-burned-in-an-explosion-at-conn-bowling-alley /ems-assaults/articles/the-3-golden-rules-for-handling-drunk-patients-Ki8yG5T6p2BmKWyj/ Here's how to stay out of harm's way and minimize the risk of injury when transporting a drunk patient in the ambulance. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:01:18 GMT /ems-assaults/articles/the-3-golden-rules-for-handling-drunk-patients-Ki8yG5T6p2BmKWyj/ /ems-products/Stethoscopes/affordable-to-premium-stethoscopes-that-wont-let-medics-down From budget-friendly picks to the top-tier, find the right stethoscope for your needs Mon, 09 Sep 2024 20:05:22 GMT /ems-products/Stethoscopes/affordable-to-premium-stethoscopes-that-wont-let-medics-down /rescue/n-h-governor-saves-man-choking-during-lobster-roll-eating-contest Governor Chris Sununu came to the aid of a seafood festival contestant using the Heimlich maneuver Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:06:13 GMT /rescue/n-h-governor-saves-man-choking-during-lobster-roll-eating-contest /ems-products/Capnography/understanding-the-role-of-neuromuscular-blocking-agents-in-ems Learn about two of the most common NMBAs used in EMS and how each impact intubation decisions during advanced airway management Tue, 03 Sep 2024 15:10:18 GMT /ems-products/Capnography/understanding-the-role-of-neuromuscular-blocking-agents-in-ems /ems-products/Capnography/revolutionizing-biofeedback-with-capnography Exploring a new application for capnography in the prehospital setting Tue, 03 Sep 2024 14:48:20 GMT /ems-products/Capnography/revolutionizing-biofeedback-with-capnography /airway-management/study-paramedics-are-shifting-to-supraglottic-airways ETI has been the primary method to help patients breathe; however, in the last decade, there’s been a significant shift toward using SGA, especially for cardiac arrest patients Fri, 30 Aug 2024 16:16:00 GMT /airway-management/study-paramedics-are-shifting-to-supraglottic-airways /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/laryngoscopy-tools-are-still-improving-heres-how-far-theyve-come Today’s devices make a historically challenging skill dramatically easier Wed, 28 Aug 2024 20:59:30 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/laryngoscopy-tools-are-still-improving-heres-how-far-theyve-come /airway-management/articles/panic-attack-or-anxiety-attack-heres-how-to-tell-wd7a0muvEY0Z08LZ/ Chest pain, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath: While panic attacks and anxiety attacks share common symptoms, they also have distinct differences Wed, 03 Apr 2024 18:24:48 GMT /airway-management/articles/panic-attack-or-anxiety-attack-heres-how-to-tell-wd7a0muvEY0Z08LZ/ /airway-management/study-paramedics-are-shifting-to-supraglottic-airways ETI has been the primary method to help patients breathe; however, in the last decade, there’s been a significant shift toward using SGA, especially for cardiac arrest patients Fri, 30 Aug 2024 16:16:00 GMT /airway-management/study-paramedics-are-shifting-to-supraglottic-airways /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/nemsqa-2024-dr-jeff-jarvis-on-airway-safety-and-the-path-to-ems-improvement In a deep dive into NEMSQA’s 2024 report, Dr. Jarvis discusses critical airway safety measures and how EMS providers can leverage data, protocols and collaboration to achieve safer, more effective care Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:52:19 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/nemsqa-2024-dr-jeff-jarvis-on-airway-safety-and-the-path-to-ems-improvement /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/a-wake-up-call-on-airway-management Lessons and goals for advancing airway care from the NEMSQA Airway Measures Report Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:24:56 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/airway-management/a-wake-up-call-on-airway-management /ems-products/epcr-electronic-patient-care-reporting/articles/how-to-use-sample-history-as-an-effective-patient-assessment-tool-J6zeq7gHyFpijIat/ EMTs, paramedics use SAMPLE history to assess the patient's complaint or injury and make treatment decisions Mon, 08 Apr 2024 14:37:02 GMT /ems-products/epcr-electronic-patient-care-reporting/articles/how-to-use-sample-history-as-an-effective-patient-assessment-tool-J6zeq7gHyFpijIat/