EMS Airway Clinic: The Go-To Resource for Emergency Medical Service Professionals
Airway management is a critical skill set for emergency medical service (EMS) professionals. Ensuring that a patient's airway is unobstructed and functioning correctly is essential for their survival. At EMS Airway Clinic, we offer the latest news, features, and educational content on prehospital airway management, making us the go-to resource for EMS professionals.
We strive to provide the best practices in airway management and education for EMS professionals and educators. Our site features regular articles by Charlie Eisele, a retired First Sergeant with the Maryland State Police Aviation Command and co-founder of the Advanced Airway Course at EMS Today. Charlie's experience in airway management and education provides readers with valuable insights and best practices.
In addition to Charlie's articles, we offer case studies, how-to videos, and podcasts. These resources are designed to help EMS professionals enhance their airway management skills and stay up-to-date with the latest advancements and best practices in the field.
To ensure that our content is both informative and entertaining, we also feature the Airway Funnies from popular EMS cartoonist Steve Berry. These cartoons provide a lighthearted look at the challenges that EMS professionals face in airway management.
One critical aspect of airway management is measuring end-tidal carbon dioxide (EtCO2). EtCO2 can be measured by colorimetry and capnography. At EMS Airway Clinic, we focus on colorimetric devices that provide continuous, semi-quantitative EtCO2 monitoring. A typical device has the following three color ranges:
- Purple: EtCO2 is less than 0.5%
- Tan: EtCO2 is 0.5-2%
- Yellow: EtCO2 is greater than 2%
By monitoring EtCO2 levels, EMS professionals can gauge the effectiveness of their airway management strategies and adjust their treatments accordingly.
When it comes to airway management, having the right tools is crucial. That's why we also feature articles and reviews on airway intubation devices. These devices are essential for ensuring that a patient's airway is secure and unobstructed.
In conclusion, EMS Airway Clinic is a comprehensive resource for EMS professionals and educators who want to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements and best practices in airway management. With regular articles by Charlie Eisele, case studies, how-to videos, podcasts, and the Airway Funnies, EMS Airway Clinic offers a wealth of information and entertainment to help EMS professionals enhance their skills and provide the best possible care to their patients.