Airway patency vs. protection
“GCS <8; intubate” may be endangered, but not totally deserving of extinction
EMS guide to managing hyperventilation syndrome
Hyperventilation syndrome, often triggered by anxiety, presents unique challenges in EMS care. Understanding its nuances is crucial for effective assessment and management.
Not your average sugar rush: EMS strategies for DKA
Diabetic ketoacidosis calls are rising — are your skills ready for the spike?
Capnography is worth getting right – here’s how
A recent webinar reviewed the value of waveform capnography to EMS and shared tips for ensuring accuracy
EMS in the ash zone: Alaska’s Mount Spurr and the volcanic challenge
From off-grid residents to 96-hour response timelines, Deputy Director Tracey Loscar shares how Alaskan EMS plans for volcanic eruptions, extreme remoteness and respiratory threats
5 key things to know about capnography during CPR
Understand how continuous waveform capnography and ETCO2 monitoring during CPR can improve cardiac arrest outcomes
5 things to know about how capnography improves EMS care in respiratory arrest
Learn how waveform capnography enhances patient assessment, guides treatment and improves outcomes in respiratory arrrest and distress
Tension pneumothorax: Needle decompression steps
Proper identification, site selection and equipment use are critical for prehospital needle decompression for tension pneumothorax
