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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

The Role of Suction in Near Drowning Emergencies

Posted by Sam D. Say

Jan 5, 2023 8:00:00 AM

 

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Topics: Medical Suction for Drowning

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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The Consequences Patient Care Providers Face When They Fail to Use Their Tools

Posted by Sam D. Say

Dec 26, 2022 8:00:00 AM

Patient care providers—doctors, first responders, nurses, and a number of other experts—all must rely on a deep toolbox of life-saving equipment. Caring for patients requires that care providers know when, where, and how to use these tools and that they keep them ready to go at all times. This is more than just a professional duty – it’s a moral obligation. Care providers can face serious consequences when they fail to prepare and correctly use their tools. 

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Topics: Respiratory

4 Reasons Dentists Need to Use a Medical Suction Pump During Oral Surgery

Posted by Sam D. Say

Dec 22, 2022 8:00:00 AM

A medical suction pump is a key piece of equipment during oral surgery. The right suction pump improves patient outcomes, reduces the risk of complications, and can promptly intervene in the event of a serious dental emergency. Here are four key reasons dentists should invest in a quality medical suction machine. 

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Topics: Medical Suction

Benefits & Risks of Prehospital Drug Assisted Airway Management (DAAM)

Posted by Sam D. Say

Dec 21, 2022 5:15:00 AM

 

Airway management is a necessary intervention in many patient emergencies — from airway compromise to respiratory failure and cardiac arrest. However, depending on how severe the patient’s condition is, and the invasiveness of the intervention, airway management often causes negative effects to patients’ mental and physical health. 

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Topics: Airway management

Why Is Airway Management Important During CPR?

Posted by Sam D. Say

Dec 20, 2022 8:00:00 AM

Drug overdoses, sudden injuries, respiratory issues, and myriad other health concerns can trigger cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death, but many of these deaths are preventable. Every year, more than 383,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of hospitals. Bystanders providing CPR immediately can double or triple the chance of survival. The figure is even higher when trained first responders are prepared to perform CPR while managing the airway. Airway management is key to successful CPR, and first responders must have the right equipment ready to go. 

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Topics: Airway management

Suctioning and Airway Management for Asthmatic Patients

Posted by Sam D. Say

Dec 16, 2022 8:00:00 AM

 

For years, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has declared May to be “National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month,” providing an opportunity to educate patients, families, caregivers and health care providers about the unique needs of those living with asthma and allergies. 

 

New: Free Emergency Aspirator Purchasing Guide for Hospitals

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Topics: medical scenarios