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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.

Unique Airway Difficulties and Needs to Consider When Treating Obese Patients

Posted by Sam D. Say

Jun 15, 2022 6:00:00 AM

 

Patients come in all shapes and sizes, and the weight of your patient is an important consideration when deciding which treatment techniques to employ and what equipment to use. 

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The Link Between Tachycardia and Suctioning

Posted by Sam D. Say

Jun 13, 2022 8:00:00 AM

While tachycardia can be a sign of respiratory distress, it also can be a complication of interventions to treat respiratory distress, including suctioning. First responders and medical providers must have a clear understanding of the link between tachycardia and suctioning so that they can reduce the risk of patient injuries and improve both long- and short-term outcomes. 

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Topics: Airway management, portable suction, airway obstruction

Geriatric Airway Management: What Paramedics Must Know

Posted by Sam D. Say

Jun 10, 2022 8:00:00 AM

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Topics: EMS suction

Minimizing Risk When Performing Airway Suctioning

Posted by Sam D. Say

Jun 8, 2022 5:30:00 AM

 

Difficult to precisely define and encompassing a wide range of situations, medical errors nevertheless can be devastatingly costly patients and to health care providers. Protecting against these mistakes is expensive, as well, with the value of the medical malpractice insurance market estimated by some to be over $17 billion and premiums increasing rapidly in recent years.

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Topics: Medical Suction

Respiratory Assessment and the Elderly Patient

Posted by Sam D. Say

Jun 3, 2022 8:00:00 AM

Geriatric patients are more likely to experience respiratory emergencies such as pneumonia, aspiration, and severe respiratory infections. A range of physiological changes, including muscle atrophy, can make airway assessment and management more difficult. 

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Topics: respiratory assessment

Seasonal Allergies and Airway Management

Posted by Sam D. Say

Jun 1, 2022 6:15:00 AM

 

It’s that time of year again, as May flowers are blooming, trees are dropping pollen and seasonal allergies are causing coughing, sneezing and a host of other uncomfortable symptoms. Maybe you can already verify it, but experts predict that 2022 will be a particularly bad year for allergies, as allergy season is getting longer each year and symptoms continue to worsen across the country. 

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Alkaline Batteries - A Good Friend in an Emergency

Posted by Sam D. Say

May 26, 2022 9:49:41 AM

The more I work with alkaline batteries, the more impressed that I become. Packed in this compact cylinder is a modern miracle.

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Topics: Battery-powered suction

Celebrating National EMS Week with Safety Tips

Posted by Sam D. Say

May 16, 2022 6:00:00 AM

 

Although it’s something we should do year-round, we’re coming up on an especially notable time to say “thank you” to EMS workers. 

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Topics: ambulance safety

Identifying and Treating Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Posted by Sam D. Say

May 4, 2022 6:15:00 AM

 

It’s a weekend night, and you're on your way to the home of a married couple. The husband reported that his wife fainted while they were making dinner, adding that he has a dull headache and feels weak. Based on these symptoms, you suspect the husband and wife may have carbon monoxide poisoning, so you’ll have to act quickly, and the patients’ airways may require treatment.

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Topics: emt scenarios

What Are the Signs of Respiratory Distress in Newborns?

Posted by Sam D. Say

Apr 22, 2022 8:00:00 AM

For adults and children, respiratory diseases are typically just a minor annoyance. For neonates, they can be fatal. Respiratory distress is a leading cause of death in newborns, particularly premature infants. In addition to infectious causes, it also occurs in 7% of neonates.

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Topics: Respiratory