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Why Include a Portable Suction Pump in Your Pedi Bag?

Posted by Sam D. Say

Feb 17, 2024 8:00:00 AM

 

Let's face it: Pediatric patients can be intimidating. They're small, they cry a lot, they require different medication dosages, and, fortunately, we don't run into them with great frequency.

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Topics: Handheld portable suction, Emergency medical suction

What Flight Medics Need to Know About Airway Management During Transportation

Posted by Sam D. Say

Feb 1, 2024 8:00:00 AM

Flight medics face some of the highest job stress levels of any first responders, often responding to patients for whom seconds matter. In this rapidly changing environment, diligent airway management is critical, particularly for trauma survivors, neonates, and people with serious respiratory health conditions.

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Topics: Emergency medical suction, Airway management, Patient Transport

Emergency Suction in Children: Some Considerations

Posted by Sam D. Say

Dec 23, 2023 8:00:00 AM

One of the most stressful emergency calls a paramedic will encounter is a child who can’t breathe. Pediatric emergencies are stressful enough; in the case of an obstructed airway, stress levels can go through the roof.

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Topics: Emergency medical suction

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

Head Trauma? Keep the Suction Unit Handy!

Posted by Sam D. Say

Nov 30, 2023 8:00:00 AM

 

Traumatic brain injuries are often in the news. Whether the damage is combat-related, work-related, sports injuries, or resulting from falls, much attention is being paid to their causes and treatment. traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) have been elevated to front-page news. The rate of TBIs in America is reaching frightening proportions. Here are some statistics:

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Topics: Emergency medical suction, EMS suction

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

The Ideal Suction Machine for EMS (Emergency Medical Situations)

Posted by Sam D. Say

Oct 19, 2023 8:00:00 AM

If you were to design the ideal portable suction machine for emergency medical situations, what characteristics would you choose? The equipment used by EMS professionals takes a beating on a regular basis. Emergency calls happen in the most inopportune locations at any time of the day or night. The tools must be designed to withstand inclement weather, temperature extremes, and the rough-and-tumble arena of prehospital medicine. And when it comes to something as vital as your portable suction machine, there's no room for error. Let’s look at some important criteria when choosing the ultimate suction machine.

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Topics: Emergency medical suction, EMS suction

3 Common Medical Events That Require Emergency Suction

Posted by Sam D. Say

Oct 14, 2023 8:00:00 AM

Many medical situations require emergency suction. And when you have a patient with an obstructed airway, be it from sputum, blood, vomitus, or tissue, you had better have the suction handy, for there is no other way to return the airway to patency.

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Topics: Emergency medical suction

Troubles of Transport: How to Transport a Patient in Respiratory Distress

Posted by Sam D. Say

Aug 14, 2023 7:00:00 AM

When faced with the challenge of transporting someone in respiratory distress, emergency responders should be able to identify the symptoms and remain prepared to spring into action with the right procedures and equipment.

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Topics: Emergency medical suction, Suction for EMS professionals, EMS Professionals

5 Injuries You May Encounter in Tactical Medical Scenarios

Posted by Sam D. Say

Aug 12, 2023 8:00:00 AM

 

In 2022, there were 647 mass shootings, and as of mid-year 2023, there have already been more than 300. Tactical medical response requires a different skill set and approach than that required when an elder falls, or a child has a choking episode. Tactical medical injuries are high-stakes, and first responders must provide prompt care in a high-stress environment where split-second decisions can be a matter of life and death.

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Topics: Emergency medical suction, Medical Suction, medical scenarios