Hyperoxia: Too much of a good thing
Three significant consequences of routine, excessive oxygen administration
View Article5 tips to provide safe and effective ventilation
Assign someone to monitor the patient’s airway visually and with capnography using these five tips
View ArticleWebinar: How to get through documentation and reduce risk of Medicare audits
A PCR can take 10 times longer than the call, but this webinar can help EMS agencies cut that time and provide complete call information
View ArticleShould the EMT scope of practice include supraglottic airway placement?
The NAEMSP Discussion Forum debates EMT training, capnography considerations
View ArticleFirst, do no harm: With the vent
5 ways to protect the patient during mechanical ventilation
View ArticleOn-Demand Webinar: How to get through documentation and reduce risk of...
A PCR can take 10 times longer than the call, but this webinar can help EMS agencies cut that time and provide complete call information
View ArticleQuiz: Test your knowledge of supraglottic airway devices
How much do you really know about supraglottic airway management uses, contraindications and techniques?
View ArticleBack to the basics: Chest trauma
Flail chest, tension pneumothorax, cardiac tamponade and pulmonary contusion have unique presentations, but all jeopardize vital functions
View ArticleTension pneumothorax: How capnography and ultrasound can improve care
It is important to differentiate tension pneumothorax from conditions with similar symptoms, and to avoid performing inappropriate needle decompression
View Article'I will never forget this one'
An AEMT recalls a response to what appeared to be a stroke, which turned into a chest pain scenario
View ArticleMIS-C and PALS guidelines
Vodcast: Drs. Peter Antevy, Mark Piehl and David Spiro discuss multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children and the newest PALS guidelines
View ArticleBack to the basics: Anaphylaxis
Four distinct events must occur in order for an anaphylactic reaction to manifest
View ArticleProduct Review: 3M Littmann CORE Digital Stethoscope
Kelly Grayson shares how the digital amplification option from Eko stands up to rig noise and abuse
View ArticleBack to the basics: Burns
Learn about the types of burns, how to calculate BSA and how to treat burns and airway compromise
View ArticlePatient with delirium and agitated behavior
Drs. Antevy, Piehl, Spiro, Scheppke, Bernstein and Kupas discuss ketamine and other sedatives, and how to minimize risk when administering
View ArticleTips for assessing and treating occupants of a structure fire
Look for these signs and symptoms to identify patients suffering from smoke inhalation and cyanide poisoning
View ArticleNAEMSP releases compendium of airway management best practices
The position statements summarize recommendations for training, quality management, pediatric considerations and more
View ArticleTraining Day: How EMTs should be using capnography
Application of an EtCO2 sampling device and waveform monitoring, especially during bag-valve mask ventilation, is well within the capability of EMTs
View ArticleNavigating toxic brain injury: We need a better map
Without real-time feedback to confirm ventilation rate and volume, a piece of the map is missing
View ArticleHypercapnia without hypoventilation
It’s not all about breathing rates: hypercapnia risk factors and complications
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