Airway management
This directory provides essential articles on Airway Management, a critical skill for EMS professionals. Topics include techniques for securing airways, the use of advanced airway devices, and strategies for managing difficult airways in emergencies. Mastery of Airway Management is vital for ensuring patient survival during respiratory emergencies. For related information, explore our resources on Advanced Life Support (ALS), which often involves advanced airway procedures. Use this directory to deepen your understanding and improve your airway management skills in the field.
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The woman fainted in the plane鈥檚 aisle, but the EMS provider stabilized her condition
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Polk County Fire Rescue said that Driver/Engineer Dustin Bovill cleared the child鈥檚 airway and rode with the patient until EMS providers could take over
Louisville Metro EMS Major Chis Lokits joins to discuss the future of paramedic intubation, as well his agency鈥檚 part in the DoD鈥檚 prehospital airway clinical trial
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EMS providers treated middle school children with difficulty breathing after eating spicy tortilla chips
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