Thank you for visiting the SSCOR Blog.

Whether you're in a Hospital or EMS setting, this is the place for you. We'll share information on current industry news, tips, as well as the latest and greatest in SSCOR products.

Our hope is that this blog is not only informative but a collaborative and open forum for you to share your thoughts on developing opportunities and challenges within your profession.

Subscribe. Share your thoughts. Enjoy.

-SSCOR Team

 

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.

Taking the Weight Off: Stress Management for First Responders

Posted by Sam D. Say

Mar 21, 2023 11:20:32 AM

First responders are on the front line of defense when it comes to keeping people safe. People depend on them to be there when disaster strikes, think quickly on their feet and make “game time” decisions. These expectations place a heavy weight on the shoulders of first responders, as each day, they’re faced with new high-stress situations. It’s important that first responders are able to lean on each other and their support systems for help, and that they’re equipped with stress management techniques that work best for them.

Read More

Topics: EMS Professionals

What Hospital Emergency Operations Plans Should Say About Power Loss

Posted by Sam D. Say

Mar 18, 2023 8:00:00 AM

This post is an excerpt taken from our complementary ebook, The Emergency Preparedness Professional’s Guide to Planning for Hospital Supply Line Disruptions.

 

Recent natural disasters, such as Winter Storm Elliott, have demonstrated that hospitals can suffer crippling blows during times of crisis. But at the same time, hospitals are expected to provide continuous and safe patient care amidst these challenges.

Read More

Topics: Battery-powered suction, Emergency Preparedness

3 Pediatric Suction Scenarios You Will Likely Encounter

Posted by Sam D. Say

Mar 16, 2023 8:00:00 AM

 

It's three a.m., and you have just been dispatched to a "pediatric difficulty breathing." As you rub the sleep from your eyes, you perform a quick mental review of the PALS protocol, just in case. Perhaps the child simply has a cold, and the parent has panicked. It happens all the time. But perhaps it's something more serious. You had better be ready for anything.

Read More

Topics: EMS suction, Pediatric Suction

Managing An Actively Bleeding Airway

Posted by Sam D. Say

Mar 13, 2023 6:00:00 AM

Among the many emergencies that can occur while treating patients, bleeding in the airway — which can be caused by various disorders, injuries and even accidents during treatment — presents significant and unique challenges for providers navigating airway management.

 

Read More

Topics: Emergency medical suction, Airway management, emt scenarios

Emergency Suction Procedures for Paramedics

Posted by Sam D. Say

Mar 11, 2023 8:00:00 AM

Every shift can present a range of medical emergencies. Myocardial infarctions (MI), strokes, traumatic injuries—you must be ready for anything. And any one of these patients can devolve into a critical suction scenario. The MI may lapse into cardiac arrest; the stroke may render swallowing ineffective; and the trauma patient may have facial injuries producing copious blood in the mouth. You must have suction at the ready for every patient. Your priority is always a patent airway.

 

The critical aspect of suction readiness is having procedures in place that ensure you are prepared. So let's discuss some of the aspects of emergency suction procedures for paramedics.

Read More

Topics: Emergency medical suction, Emergency Preparedness

Respiratory Assessment: A Brief Overview

Posted by Sam D. Say

Mar 9, 2023 8:00:00 AM

One of the most critical scenarios a paramedic will respond to is a respiratory emergency. Respiratory distress can be linked to many underlying medical problems, so it must be recognized immediately, treated proficiently, and monitored continuously. But like any medical emergency, treatment begins with a good assessment.

Read More

Topics: Airway management

Suction Tip Types: How to Decide What Fits Your Needs

Posted by Sam D. Say

Mar 4, 2023 8:00:00 AM

Think for a moment about all the decisions you make each time you treat a patient. It begins with your assessment: Is the patient stable or critical? Are their vitals sufficient, or do they require immediate intervention? Will they need ALS or BLS? Each scenario prompts a deluge of decisions—decisions that must be made instantaneously in some cases.

Read More

Topics: Emergency Preparedness

Finding a Reliable Battery-Operated Portable Suction Machine

Posted by Sam D. Say

Mar 2, 2023 8:00:00 AM

 

Picture this: The storm had knocked out power across three counties, and unfortunately, your zone was situated in the thick of it. Although your station was equipped with an emergency generator, the steady influx of calls had kept you from touching base. And now you're dispatched to an overdose at the nearby homeless shelter.

Read More

Topics: Battery-powered suction, EMS suction

Responding to Mental Health Crises and Related Airway Symptoms

Posted by Sam D. Say

Feb 27, 2023 7:00:00 AM

It’s no secret that mental health crises have been on the rise in recent years, affecting individuals of all ages, and from all walks of life. According to data from Mental Health America in 2022, the estimated number of adults with serious suicidal thoughts was over 11.4 million, and 15.08% of youth ages 12-17 reported suffering from at least one major depressive episode in the past year.

 

Read More

Topics: medical scenarios, Trauma

The Role of the Portable Suction Machine in Cardiac Arrest

Posted by Sam D. Say

Feb 26, 2023 8:00:00 AM

Anyone who has worked in the field of EMS has worked their fair share of codes. You arrive on the scene to find a patient in full arrest, so you initiate CPR, begin bagging, and break out your ALS equipment. Everything is running smoothly—that is until the patient vomits. You reach for your portable suction unit, only to realize you left it on the truck. Big mistake!

Read More

Topics: Suction for EMS professionals