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AboutSam D. Say

Sam D. Say is owner and CEO of SSCOR, Inc., a medical device manufacturer specializing in emergency battery operated portable suction devices for the hospital and pre-hospital settings. Mr. Say has been involved in developing product for healthcare providers for over 35 years. His passions include contributing to the management of the patient airway and providing solutions that save lives in difficult conditions.

Live with Lavish Lungs: How to Maintain a Healthy Airway

Posted by Sam D. Say

Aug 28, 2023 7:00:00 AM

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is easier said than done, and sometimes it can be easy to lose sight of taking care of yourself in the hustle and bustle of life. We tend to take our lungs for granted and ignore the value in having a healthy airway. There are many ways to ensure that you are keeping your airway at its best. The American Lung Association has identified key areas in which people tend to fall short of a healthy airway.

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Topics: Respiratory

Top 4 Reasons to Use the SALAD Suctioning Technique to Clear an Airway Obstruction

Posted by Sam D. Say

Aug 26, 2023 8:00:00 AM

When patients die during or after an aspiration event, it’s often because of the exposure to airway contaminants, not hypoxia. The risk of death increases with the volume of fluid inhaled. This is why diligent, intelligent suction can prove life-saving, especially in someone with limited mobility who is actively aspirating or vomiting. The right suction device quickly clears airway obstructions with a high flow rate and powerful suction.

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Topics: Airway management, airway obstruction

Airway Management for the Opioid Overdose

Posted by Sam D. Say

Aug 24, 2023 8:00:00 AM

The opioid overdose epidemic is hitting cities and towns across the nation, with a death toll that is both shocking and rapidly growing. In 2021, 80,411 people died from an opioid overdose, and they are a factor in seven out of 10 overdose deaths. A prompt response to a suspected or confirmed opioid overdose can help slow the epidemic. Airway management is critical for acute care following an overdose. Here’s what you need to know.

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Topics: Airway management

What to Know About Wildfires and Airway Health

Posted by Sam D. Say

Aug 21, 2023 7:00:00 AM

One of the biggest topics of conversation dominating news coverage and the internet in recent weeks and months has been the impact of Canadian wildfires on air quality and the environment in the northeastern U.S. and beyond.

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Topics: Emergency Preparedness

Suction Catheter Maintenance: 5 Best Practices to Follow

Posted by Sam D. Say

Aug 19, 2023 8:00:00 AM

There were more than 5,300 choking deaths in 2021. Aspiration remains alarmingly common and accounts for about 15.8% of community-acquired pneumonia cases. This means airway management remains a critical and life-saving tool for EMS responders. Whether it’s intubating a choking victim, clearing the airway in a patient suffering from pneumonia, or dealing with the aftermath of aspiration, suction catheters are an essential tool in every first responder’s kit.

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Topics: Medical Suction

Respiratory Assessment and the Pediatric Special Needs Patient: Some Considerations

Posted by Sam D. Say

Aug 17, 2023 8:00:00 AM

Responding to pediatric special needs patients can be challenging. Depending on the disability, the person may be unable to relate pertinent information about their complaint, level of discomfort, or emotional state. And when the emergency involves the respiratory tract, it only increases the stress of the situation. Let’s discuss some considerations when performing a respiratory assessment on pediatric patients with special needs.

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Topics: Respiratory

Troubles of Transport: How to Transport a Patient in Respiratory Distress

Posted by Sam D. Say

Aug 14, 2023 7:00:00 AM

When faced with the challenge of transporting someone in respiratory distress, emergency responders should be able to identify the symptoms and remain prepared to spring into action with the right procedures and equipment.

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Topics: Emergency medical suction, Suction for EMS professionals, EMS Professionals

5 Injuries You May Encounter in Tactical Medical Scenarios

Posted by Sam D. Say

Aug 12, 2023 8:00:00 AM

 

In 2022, there were 647 mass shootings, and as of mid-year 2023, there have already been more than 300. Tactical medical response requires a different skill set and approach than that required when an elder falls, or a child has a choking episode. Tactical medical injuries are high-stakes, and first responders must provide prompt care in a high-stress environment where split-second decisions can be a matter of life and death.

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Topics: Emergency medical suction, Medical Suction, medical scenarios

6 Common Misconceptions About Portable Suction Machines

Posted by Sam D. Say

Aug 10, 2023 8:00:00 AM

Sometimes portable suction machines get a bad rap. That’s unfortunate because these life-saving devices have come a long way in recent years. Let’s debunk some of the most common fallacies about portable suction machines.

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Topics: Portable suction for hospitals

Trauma Patients and Airway Assessment Challenges

Posted by Sam D. Say

Aug 7, 2023 7:00:00 AM

There are many factors to consider when performing an airway assessment, and some of those factors can present obstacles for all patients and providers involved. Trauma patients require extra care and caution when receiving airway assessments, and substantial research has been done on unique risks for these patients and things providers must keep in mind when treating them.

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Topics: medical scenarios, respiratory assessment