Airway management

SCCAD is building a culture of excellence in airway care

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 16:16:24 GMT

Discover how St. Charles County Ambulance District achieved top-tier airway care through culture, custom tech, and real-time feedback. A model for EMS excellence.

Webinar: With or without capnography? How your assessment tools could change everything

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 18:28:52 GMT

The assessment sequence that could save lives — Are you using it?

Infographic: Understanding normal and abnormal capnography waveforms

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:00:02 GMT

Learn how to read normal and abnormal capnography waveforms to assess ventilation, perfusion, and metabolism in EMS patients

Va. councilmember set on fire in attack at magazine office

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 19:19:30 GMT

A longtime Danville city councilmember was doused in gasoline and set on fire inside a magazine office by a man with a personal grievance, not linked to politics

SCCAD is building a culture of excellence in airway care

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 16:16:24 GMT

Discover how St. Charles County Ambulance District achieved top-tier airway care through culture, custom tech, and real-time feedback. A model for EMS excellence.

5 workers injured in Colo. gas line explosion

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 12:18:50 GMT

A gas line explosion on Colorado 60 near Johnstown injured five people, damaged property, and led to evacuations before fire crews controlled the blaze

'That quickly escalated': Mass. first responders face several children with seizure-like symptoms

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:59:38 GMT

Eight children experienced seizure-like symptoms during a concert at St. Paul's Parish near Harvard University, possibly due to cleaning fumes, but all were later released from the hospital

Webinar: With or without capnography? How your assessment tools could change everything

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 18:28:52 GMT

The assessment sequence that could save lives — Are you using it?

Infographic: Understanding normal and abnormal capnography waveforms

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:00:02 GMT

Learn how to read normal and abnormal capnography waveforms to assess ventilation, perfusion, and metabolism in EMS patients

The pediatric call that makes your stomach drop

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 16:40:49 GMT

From airway assessment to BVM use, here's how to tackle your most feared call

1 dead, 9 hospitalized after Ky. apartment gas leak

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:00:00 GMT

One man died and at least nine others were hospitalized after high levels of carbon monoxide, flammable gas and methane were found during a gas leak at a Lexington apartment complex

Are you prepared for Independence Day incidents and injuries?

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:30:00 GMT

From burns to bleeding, head trauma to amputation, be prepared for when fireworks go wrong

Boat explosion, MCI highlights long-term care at Miami burn center

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:35:20 GMT

Eleven people, including a Florida mother and her two sons, were treated for severe burns at Jackson Memorial’s Miami Burn Center following a boat explosion

Seizure response: Understanding the post-ictal phase and respiratory implications

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:38:00 GMT

Discover essential strategies for paramedics to manage seizures, focusing on respiratory compromise and the post-ictal phase

Poison control centers report rise in calls involving 'gas station heroin'

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 20:00:00 GMT

Despite FDA warnings and no U.S. approval, underground brands keep marketing tianeptine products like Zaza and Tianaa, exploiting gaps in supplement oversight

Over 20 injured in NYC boat fire

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 15:00:25 GMT

A drunk boater is facing charges after a 44-foot vessel caught fire near Hart Island, injuring 23 people

Nev. university adds lifelike pediatric manikins to simulation center

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:13:12 GMT

New high-fidelity simulators at Touro’s clinical training center offer students hands-on experience with critical pediatric procedures

8 injured in makeshift flamethrower, Molotov cocktail attack in Colo.

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 11:27:42 GMT

At least eight people were injured after a man attacked a pro-Israeli hostage rally in Boulder, the FBI is investigating as a terrorist act

Texas fire, EMS crews honored for rescue of 1-year-old child

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Swift, coordinated action by first responders helped revive a child, restoring a pulse before the patient was airlifted to Cook Children’s Medical Center

Pump to the beat: Top songs for effective CPR compressions

Thu, 22 May 2025 22:01:00 GMT

This curated list of songs maintains the perfect tempo to guide your CPR compressions, ensuring you're prepared to act swiftly and effectively in emergencies

Kan. first responders honored for saving baby in cardiac emergency

Sun, 18 May 2025 16:00:00 GMT

After responding to a call just blocks from their station, Wichita Fire Station 5 and Sedgwick County EMS resuscitated a newborn in distress

5 tips to provide safe, effective ventilation

Thu, 15 May 2025 14:29:00 GMT

Learn 5 critical tips EMS crews need to follow for effective airway and breathing management, including capnography use and team roles

Airway patency vs. protection

Tue, 13 May 2025 21:37:00 GMT

“GCS <8; intubate” may be endangered, but not totally deserving of extinction

Conn. student injured in TikTok Chromebook fire challenge

Fri, 09 May 2025 16:40:46 GMT

A Plainville student sparked a fire after intentionally damaging a laptop in part of a TikTok trend police say has led to multiple classroom fires across the state

Insights, actions and the future of EMS: The 2025 ESO EMS Index

Wed, 07 May 2025 15:03:20 GMT

In this data-packed EMS One-Stop episode, Drs. Brent Myers and Remle Crowe share 7 critical metrics, from opioid overdoses to pediatric behavioral health, reshaping prehospital care

EMS guide to managing hyperventilation syndrome

Tue, 06 May 2025 15:20:00 GMT

Hyperventilation syndrome, often triggered by anxiety, presents unique challenges in EMS care. Understanding its nuances is crucial for effective assessment and management.

Intracranial emergencies

Mon, 05 May 2025 15:05:00 GMT

Drs. Antevy, Piehl and Spiro review video of intubation and an external ventricular drain

Understanding the autonomic nervous system: The roles of alpha and beta receptors

Fri, 02 May 2025 17:43:00 GMT

Explore how alpha and beta receptors within the autonomic nervous system regulate vital involuntary functions and respond to stressors

Pump up the volume

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:42:00 GMT

Caring for patients with ventricular assist devices in EMS

1 dead, 7 injured when Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Las Vegas Trump hotel

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:57:20 GMT

Law enforcement identified the man as a U.S. Army Green Beret who deployed twice to Afghanistan

The basics of thoracic trauma: It’s all about airflow and pressure

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 17:08:00 GMT

EMS assessment guide: Sucking chest wound treatment tips, the purpose of an occlusive dressing

Study: Paramedics are shifting to supraglottic airways

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 16:16:00 GMT

ETI has been the primary method to help patients breathe; however, in the last decade, there’s been a significant shift toward using SGA, especially for cardiac arrest patients

NEMSQA 2024: Dr. Jeff Jarvis on airway safety and the path to EMS improvement

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:52:19 GMT

In a deep dive into NEMSQA’s 2024 report, Dr. Jarvis discusses critical airway safety measures and how EMS providers can leverage data, protocols and collaboration to achieve safer, more effective care

A wake-up call on airway management

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:24:56 GMT

Lessons and goals for advancing airway care from the NEMSQA Airway Measures Report