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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

RSV Surge Serves as Reminder for Proper Airway Management in Children

Posted by Sam D. Say

Dec 14, 2022 6:00:00 AM

 

Before the fall of 2022, most people were not thinking much about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), even though most children get the illness by age 2, and even adults get the disease. But a remarkable surge of RSV cases, coupled with a heavy flu season and ongoing COVID-19 infections, is creating a trifecta of respiratory diseases that is wreaking havoc and pushing hospitals to the limit, and EMTs are seeing an uptick in calls concerning those facing serious symptoms.

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Topics: Airway management

The Critical Care Nurse's Guide to Aspiration Pneumonia Prevention

Posted by Sam D. Say

Aug 3, 2022 8:00:00 AM

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Topics: Airway management

How to Know When Airway Discomfort Is a Serious Problem

Posted by Sam D. Say

Jul 5, 2022 8:00:00 AM

A number of things, including allergies, a minor cold, and the flu can all cause airway discomfort. And complications from these usually minor conditions can be dangerous, especially in vulnerable people such as elders and children. Also, serious conditions such as aspiration, partial obstructions, pneumonia, and other disorders may also trigger airway discomfort. As a first responder, it’s important to know when airway discomfort is a sign of a serious problem, or just a passing symptom. 

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Topics: Airway management

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

Prehospital Airway Suction Considerations for Seizures

Posted by Sam D. Say

Apr 11, 2022 8:00:00 AM

 

Seizures are a common emergency. First responders frequently encounter febrile seizures in children, epileptic seizures, and seizures due to brain anomalies such as dementia or brain lesions. In most cases, the seizure itself is not dangerous, but the medical condition that caused it may be.

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Topics: Emergency medical suction, Airway management

4 Potential Nasopharyngeal Airway Complications

Posted by Sam D. Say

Mar 18, 2022 8:00:00 AM

Precision and skill is required for Advanced airway management, especially in vulnerable patients. When performed correctly, initiating nasopharyngeal airways is very safe—and much safer than the alternative of doing nothing. Many first responders are reluctant to initiate a nasopharyngeal airway, citing fears of complications. But this route can enable intubation in patients with an intact gag reflex. Proper training can promote greater confidence, so don’t let fear deter you from practicing this life-saving technique. Forewarned is forearmed, so let’s look at some potential complications

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Topics: Airway management, airway obstruction

A Primer on Occupational Lung Diseases & Airway Suction

Posted by Sam D. Say

Aug 16, 2021 5:30:00 AM

 

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Topics: Airway management

Amid COVID’s Summer Surge, A Reminder on Suction and Airway Management

Posted by Sam D. Say

Aug 10, 2021 5:00:00 AM

 

Just weeks ago, it appeared that the COVID-19 in the U.S. may have been on the ropes. But the rise of the Delta variant and the potential for more variants to come reminded us that this dangerous virus will remain for the foreseeable future.

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Topics: Airway management

4 Difficult Airway Management Strategies for the New Year

Posted by Sam D. Say

Jan 21, 2021 6:30:00 AM

Have you ever been in a code situation where there were multiple failed intubation attempts on a patient? If so, you aren’t likely to forget it. Managing a difficult airway is one of the most challenging circumstances for even the most seasoned medical professional. 

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Topics: Airway management