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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.

A Guide to Identifying and Managing Lower Airway Issues

Posted by Sam D. Say

Jan 25, 2023 5:45:00 AM

 

Often when we think of the airway, we consider the entire respiratory system, forgetting that the upper and lower airway structures have different anatomies and, thus, are affected by different respiratory issues.

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Topics: Airway management

Choosing the Best Portable Suction Unit for Your Needs

Posted by Sam D. Say

Jan 24, 2023 8:00:00 AM

Those of us in the medical profession know how important quality equipment is to overall patient care. We are only as good as our equipment; if it doesn't function well, it's hard for us to do our best. 

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Topics: Handheld portable suction

8 Complications of Endotracheal Suctioning and How to Prevent Them

Posted by Sam D. Say

Jan 20, 2023 8:00:00 AM

Endotracheal suctioning can reduce morbidity and mortality. But like all medical procedures, it carries a risk of complications, particularly when treating vulnerable patients or in the hands of inexperienced providers. 

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Airway Management for Patients Suffering Cardiac Emergencies

Posted by Sam D. Say

Jan 18, 2023 5:00:00 AM

 

On January 2, people around the nation — be they football fans or not — were stunned by the live images from the Monday night football game, as the Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin collapsed seconds after a tackle. Trainers soon began performing CPR, as it was later revealed the young player’s heart stopped twice on the field and he could not breathe without medical assistance.

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Topics: Airway management

Airway Anatomy: Upper Airway Problems in Infants

Posted by Sam D. Say

Jan 17, 2023 8:00:00 AM

There is perhaps nothing more terrifying to new parents than breathing problems in an infant. Particularly among newborns, respiratory distress is a common and potentially life-threatening symptom. Key differences in the airways of infants and children make them more susceptible to certain respiratory problems. A keen understanding of upper airway anatomy can help you quickly and safely treat infants in respiratory distress.

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Topics: Airway management

Why Dental Suction Devices Are Necessary During Oral Surgery

Posted by Sam D. Say

Jan 13, 2023 8:00:00 AM

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Topics: Medical Suction for Dental

Refreshing your Airway Management Inventory for 2023

Posted by Sam D. Say

Jan 11, 2023 6:00:00 AM

 

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4 Important Places Hospitals Need Portable Suction Machines

Posted by Sam D. Say

Jan 10, 2023 8:00:00 AM

For every 1,000 Americans, about 404 made an emergency room visit to a community hospital in 2018. That’s more than 40% of the total population. And this number doesn’t even include millions of hospital inpatient stays or outpatient procedures, further emphasizing the importance—and challenges—of providing quality care every time someone walks in or is wheeled in the door. 

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Topics: Portable suction for hospitals, Emergency medical suction

What You Were Reading: Our Top 5 Airway Management Blogs of 2022

Posted by Sam D. Say

Jan 4, 2023 5:45:00 AM

 

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Setting EMS Training Resolutions for You and Your Team in 2023

Posted by Sam D. Say

Dec 28, 2022 5:15:00 AM

 

Paramedic training doesn’t just end the minute an EMT graduates from their school or program. In today’s world, medical needs and environments are constantly evolving, and professionals need versatile skillsets to attend to a wide range of emergencies daily.

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