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Research analysis: How effective are pediatric ventilation techniques

Researchers used capnography to assess the effectiveness of pediatric ventilation techniques. Read more about the research and my key takeaways for paramedics. Research analysis: Capnography to assess effectiveness of pediatric ventilation If you are not using capnography on every patient intubation and for monitoring the effectiveness of ventilations you need to read this article immediately. ‘Do it for […]

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Video: airQ Tips and Techniques

I was talking airway management with an anesthetist recently and after discussing the Combitube, King, and LMA he offered that he thought the airQ showed a lot of promise for pre-hospital utilization. I hadn’t heard much about the airQ so I went to YouTube and found this video from the creator of the airQ. Has […]

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Video: Transitioning a Patient to a Mechanical Ventilator

One of the most common requests I get for online education programs is how to set and manage a ventilator. You can probably find lots of ventilator instruction videos on YouTube. Can’t find a video specific to your service’s ventilators? Then make and post your own videos. //