International Prehospital Medicine Institute Literature Review, January 2025
This literature review keeps you up to date with current EMS publications and studies.
Airway & Respiratory
JEMS™ has a rich archive of prehospital airway & respiratory care content that will help EMS providers provide care to individuals experiencing respiratory distress or compromised airway function. The goal of is to promptly identify and address airway and respiratory problems, ensuring adequate oxygenation and ventilation to optimize patient outcomes. Popular tools include capnography, CPAP devices and bag-valve masks.
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Who’s Watching the ‘Bs’ in the ABCs?
The ability to perform the ABCs continues to be a standard of practice.
Paterson (NJ) Firefighters Save Infant Girl from Choking
Paterson firefighters saved the life of an infant who was brought into fire headquarters choking, fire department officials said.
Waverly Health Center Ambulance Awarded Career Service of the Year by IA EMS Association
Waverly Health Center ambulance has received the Career Service of the Year by Iowa Emergency Medical Service Association.
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MD Elementary School Staff Members Honored for Helping to Save Baby’s Life
A spokesperson said the “swift and coordinated effort of several Hillcrest staff members” saved Leah’s life and assisted the family.
FDIC 2024 Preview: Take My Breath Away: Patient-Centered Rapid Sequence Induction Pharmacology
This FDIC class discusses the importance of considering both anatomical and physiological factors in difficult airway management.
More Airway & Respiratory
International Prehospital Medicine Institute Literature Review, November 2024
This literature review keeps you up to date with current EMS publications and studies.
Junior EMT Program Jump-Started Student’s Respiratory Therapy Path
The NY student discovered the growing field through her participation in a high school EMT program.
An ALS Approach to a BLS Airway
This discussion will take a deep dive into some of the foundational skills for airway management.
International Prehospital Medicine Institute Literature Review, October 2024
This literature review keeps you up to date with current EMS publications and studies.
EMS Research Podcast: Paramedic Performance in a High-Stress Surgical Airway Event
Dr. Casey Patrick talks about a recent study that looked at how successfully surgical cricothyrotomy can be performed by paramedics.
International Prehospital Medicine Institute Literature Review, September 2024
This literature review keeps you up to date with current EMS publications and studies.
Book Excerpt: ‘Emergency Capnography’
The following is an excerpt from the book Emergency Capnography.
International Prehospital Medicine Institute Literature Review, August 2024
This literature review keeps you up to date with current EMS publications and studies.