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Treating Smoke Inhalation: What Not to Do

Posted by Sam D. Say

Jun 29, 2024 8:00:00 AM

In 2021, fires killed 4,316 Americans, and over the past 10 years, fire deaths have increased by almost 18%. Most die not from burns but from oxygen deprivation caused by smoke inhalation. Immediate survivors of the blaze are not out of the woods. The consequences of smoke inhalation can show up hours or even days later. Healthy people can die even when they seem able to breathe. When treating smoke inhalation, here’s what not to do—and what you must do instead.

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Topics: medical scenarios

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 Impact of Atrial Fibrillation on Breathing and Respiratory Health

Posted by Sam D. Say

Oct 30, 2023 7:00:00 AM

September was National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month, an important time to spread knowledge about the heart condition and its impact on the health and quality of life of individuals and families throughout the country.

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Topics: Respiratory, medical scenarios, respiratory assessment

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

Questions Patients and Caregivers Should Ask Providers About Airway Health

Posted by Sam D. Say

Sep 18, 2023 7:00:00 AM

 

Seeking care for airway concerns and conditions can be overwhelming for many patients, especially if they’re experiencing certain symptoms for the first time, or they’re not as knowledgeable about their airway health.

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Topics: medical scenarios, 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

Trauma Patients and Airway Assessment Challenges

Posted by Sam D. Say

Aug 7, 2023 7:00:00 AM

There are many factors to consider when performing an airway assessment, and some of those factors can present obstacles for all patients and providers involved. Trauma patients require extra care and caution when receiving airway assessments, and substantial research has been done on unique risks for these patients and things providers must keep in mind when treating them.

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Topics: medical scenarios, respiratory assessment

Airway Management for Patients with Spinal Cord Injuries

Posted by Sam D. Say

Jun 5, 2023 7:00:00 AM

Spinal cord injuries (SCI) are incredibly damaging, and they can change the course of a person’s life forever. In the U.S. alone, every year, roughly 17,700 individuals acquire an SCI. When it comes to airway management of patients with SCI, there are many considerations providers must keep in mind related to the impact of SCI on airway function, and the connection between the airway, cervical column and spinal cord.

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Topics: Airway management, medical scenarios

Responding to Mental Health Crises and Related Airway Symptoms

Posted by Sam D. Say

Feb 27, 2023 7:00:00 AM

It’s no secret that mental health crises have been on the rise in recent years, affecting individuals of all ages, and from all walks of life. According to data from Mental Health America in 2022, the estimated number of adults with serious suicidal thoughts was over 11.4 million, and 15.08% of youth ages 12-17 reported suffering from at least one major depressive episode in the past year.

 

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Topics: medical scenarios, Trauma

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