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Contraindications for Airway Management

Posted by Sam D. Say

Dec 19, 2024 8:00:00 AM

Airway management is a key pillar of emergency medicine. When performed correctly, it can save lives, improve surgical outcomes, and improve the quality of life for terminally ill patients. However, airway management presents complications and risks. Knowing the contraindications for airway management can help you better serve patients and reduce the risk of needless morbidity. 

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Topics: Airway management

Tracheostomy Advantages and Disadvantages

Posted by Sam D. Say

Nov 28, 2024 8:00:00 AM

A tracheostomy opens a direct airway into the neck. Its prevalence in long-term care is increasing, and some providers assert that early tracheostomy in mechanically ventilated patients may decrease complications and reduce morbidity.

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Topics: Airway management

Four Common Pediatric Respiratory Emergencies and Preventing Complications

Posted by Sam D. Say

Nov 2, 2024 8:00:00 AM

Pediatric emergencies are always a bit unsettling. Fortunately, children make up a minority of our patients, but when these emergencies occur, it can be stressful—for the patient, for the patient’s family, and for you, the responder.

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Topics: Airway management

What to Know About Suctioning a Patient with COPD

Posted by Sam D. Say

Oct 31, 2024 8:00:00 AM

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects almost 12 million people in the United States. Though people of widely varying health profiles can develop this disorder, it is more common among people who smoke. Suctioning these patients demands skill and compassion. Here’s what you need to know about suctioning a patient with COPD.

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Topics: Airway management

Airway Management of Patients in Hospice and Palliative Care

Posted by Sam D. Say

Oct 19, 2024 8:00:00 AM

 

Around 1.4 million people living with a life-limiting illness receive care from hospices in the United States annually. To optimize the quality of life for patients in hospice and palliative care settings, healthcare providers must be knowledgeable about the unique breathing problems and airway emergencies these patients experience, along with the best methods for airway management and treatment.

 

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Topics: Airway management

Airway Anatomy and Endotracheal Intubation: The Basics

Posted by Sam D. Say

Oct 17, 2024 8:00:00 AM

 

Endotracheal intubation offers life-saving relief when an airway obstruction endangers a patient’s life. Yet many first responders have little experience with endotracheal intubation, and some actively avoid training opportunities because they feel overwhelmed and intimidated by the process. Endotracheal intubation is a basic skill that every first responder must master.

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Topics: Airway management

Airway Management and the Overdose Patient

Posted by Sam D. Say

Oct 10, 2024 8:00:00 AM

Anyone in the medical field can attest to an epidemic sweeping our country: opioid overdose . This lethal condition has touched every region of the US and is now a leading cause of death. It’s been proclaimed a national health crisis. If you're an EMS responder, it is simply a matter of time before you are faced with this situation. 

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Topics: Airway management

Neonatal Suction Catheter Complications

Posted by Sam D. Say

Sep 28, 2024 8:00:00 AM

Suctioning can be life-saving in neonates, particularly those born prematurely and those struggling with the transition from fetus to neonate. Like any medical intervention, it also presents some risks, especially if performed absent medical indication or hastily and thoughtlessly. Identifying the most common neonatal suction catheter complications can help you reduce patient risk, improving care outcomes and potentially saving lives.

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Topics: Airway management, Suction Catheter

Basic vs. Advanced Airway Management

Posted by Sam D. Say

Sep 12, 2024 8:00:00 AM

Both basic and advanced airway management can save lives. Neither is more important than the other, and neither is a “better” option. When basic airway management is the safest and most effective option, immediately escalating to advanced airway management can be immensely harmful.

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6 Tips for Airway Management: Improving Your Suction Technique

Posted by Sam D. Say

Sep 7, 2024 8:00:00 AM

It’s astonishing how fast a 12-hour shift in the hospital can go. You find yourself in constant motion, carefully assessing each patient and making sure to complete all of your necessary duties before the next nurse comes on to relieve you.

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Topics: Airway management