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content by Michael F. Murphy, MD, FRCPC
Is a Seismic Shift in EMS Airway Management Coming?
Is EMS adequately oxygenating and ventilating patients? It may be time to reconsider how we approach airway management in the field.
A Tight Squeeze
The objectives of this article are to recognize the importance of classifying the limited-access patient as a difficult airway; to identify the steps that need to be taken when assessing a patient's airway for difficulty; and to review the process for rapid sequence intubation.
The Young Airway Prehospital assessment & management of pediatric respiratory distress
A 12-year-old male is accidentally shot in the face by a friend with a 410 shotgun at a distance of about 5 yards.
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EMS Airway Clinic
Innovation & Progress
Follow in the footsteps of these inspirational leaders of EMS.
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Massive Tornado Touches Down in Oklahoma
Mile-wide tornado hits Oklahoma City suburb or Moore.
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Large Tornado Rips Through Neighborhoods South of Oklahoma City
A monster tornado ripped through Oklahoma City, destroying homes and schools
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Milwaukee County EMS to Install New Heart Monitors in Ambulances
Milwaukee County invested $1.1 million to upgrade heart monitors in ambulances.
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Rettmobil 2013 Webinar
Exploring trends and innovations of our EMS neighbors and colleagues.
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Massive Tornado Strikes Oklahoma City Suburb
Neighborhoods in Moore flattened and blown apart.
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Connecticut Commuter Trains Collide
Five people have critical injuries in derailment outside of Fairfield.
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Photos from RETTMobil: German Boxer
Photos of the German Boxer armored ambulance on display at RETTmobil.
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EZ-IO® Intraosseous Infusion System Real Time Humerus Infusion
Leg access using the EZ-IO.
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The AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher Conversion Kit - EMS Today 2013
AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher all-hazards preparedness & response tool
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