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The Inherent Dangers of Facial Trauma​

Posted by Sam D. Say

Dec 16, 2023 8:00:00 AM

As an EMS provider, you know traumatic injury plays a central role in many emergencies. Trauma calls make up a large percentage of responses and take a tremendous toll on lives throughout our country. Here are a few stark statistics from the National Trauma Institute:

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Topics: Airway management

The Importance of Patient Positioning During Airway Management

Posted by Sam D. Say

Dec 11, 2023 7:00:00 AM

While it may seem like a minor consideration to some, EMS providers know that patient positioning plays a crucial role in the quality, safety and effectiveness of medical treatment. In fact, an article from the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) states that patient positioning is 90% of the airway management battle. Positioning lays the groundwork for the process of treatment and airway management, and providers should therefore continue to enhance their knowledge of different patient positions, and factors to consider when choosing the right position for airway management and respiratory treatments.

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Topics: Emergency medical suction, Airway management, Emergency Preparedness

The Airway Management Supplies Small Hospital Nurses Need

Posted by Sam D. Say

Dec 2, 2023 8:00:00 AM

Maintaining an open airway to promote oxygenation and ventilation is the cornerstone of airway management. Different tools can be used in the process, ranging from basic to advanced, depending on the patient’s status and provider’s level of training.

 

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Topics: Airway management

4 Keys to Preventing Lung Infections via Airway Suction

Posted by Sam D. Say

Nov 25, 2023 8:00:00 AM

Airway suctioning can save lives, support recovery from chronic illnesses, and improve outcomes in ICU patients. Proper airway suctioning is key to preventing infections in patients who cannot clear their own airway, as well as in those who are experiencing certain medical emergencies.

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Topics: Airway management

Managing Airways Following a Vehicle Accident

Posted by Sam D. Say

Nov 18, 2023 8:00:00 AM

 

Distracted driving is responsible for about 3,000 deaths each year. Knowing how to treat patients in such crises — and paying special attention to potential airway problems — is essential for providing proper care.

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Topics: Airway management, Suction for EMS professionals

Treating Patients with Involuntary Movement Disabilities

Posted by Sam D. Say

Nov 13, 2023 7:00:00 AM

Whether you have a disability, or someone you know has one, disability impacts everyone, at all ages and stages of life. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, up to one in four (27%) adults in the U.S. have some type of disability, and 12.1% of U.S. adults have a mobility disability with serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs.

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Topics: Emergency medical suction, Airway management, Emergency Preparedness, medical scenarios, emt scenarios

Back-to-School Airway Emergencies

Posted by Sam D. Say

Oct 23, 2023 7:00:00 AM

It’s back-to-school season. You’ve thought of the lunches, the new pencils and those lovely first-day-of-school outfits. But, is airway safety on your back-to-school checklist? There are many airway emergencies that can happen at school that providers, families, school nurses and teachers should be aware of and prepared to address.

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Topics: Airway management, Emergency Preparedness

4 Airway Devices to Include in Your Trauma Bag

Posted by Sam D. Say

Oct 21, 2023 8:00:00 AM

As an EMS responder, you know how important a well-stocked trauma bag can be to the smooth running of emergency scenes. When you’re involved in the rapid, complex stabilization of a trauma patient, there’s nothing better than knowing that every piece of equipment you need is right within arm’s reach. A variety of dressings, assessment tools, and personal protection gear are all critical inclusions in your trauma bag. But none is so imperative as airway equipment, for without a patent airway, nothing you do for your patient will really matter.

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Topics: Airway management

The Importance of Airway Management for COVID-19 Patients

Posted by Sam D. Say

Oct 12, 2023 8:00:00 AM

COVID-19 fundamentally changed everything about how many people live. Choices that once seemed innocuous, such as going to the dentist or the grocery store, can now expose people to a lethal virus.

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Topics: Airway management, airway obstruction

Assessing Airway Damage Following Common Trauma Scenarios

Posted by Sam D. Say

Oct 2, 2023 7:00:00 AM

There are many unexpected symptoms that can stem from common traumas and accidents, and individuals often suffer significant airway damage from traumatic events. Around the world, injuries such as car accidents, gunshot wounds and concussions account for over 3 million non-fatal injuries per year. These common trauma scenarios can happen to anyone, and it’s critical that providers and patients understand the airway damage that results from physical trauma.

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Topics: Airway management, Emergency Preparedness, medical scenarios, Trauma