Randomized Trials of Prehospital Endotracheal Intubation in Cardiac Arrest
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a major public health problem affecting over 300,000 persons annually in the United States.1 Endotracheal intubation (ETI) is one of most common procedures performed by paramedics during resuscitation. However, numerous factors have motivated new strategies for OHCA airway management, including the use of supraglottic airway (SGA) devices. Scientists in the U.S. and the United Kingdom are preparing to carry out largescale randomized controlled trials (RCT) to compare the effectiveness of ETI and SGA on OHCA outcomes. In this article we provide an overview of the rationale for a...
Source: JEMS Patient Care - August 17, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Henry Wang, MD, MS Tags: Airway & Respiratory Research Special Topics Patient Care Source Type: news
Randomized Trials of Prehospital Endotracheal Intubation in Cardiac Arrest
Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a major public health problem affecting over 300,000 persons annually in the United States.1 Endotracheal intubation (ETI) is one of most common procedures performed by paramedics during resuscitation. However, numerous factors have motivated new strategies for OHCA airway management, including the use of supraglottic airway (SGA) devices. Scientists in the U.S. and the United Kingdom are preparing to carry out largescale randomized controlled trials (RCT) to compare the effectiveness of ETI and SGA on OHCA outcomes. In this article we provide an overview of the rationale for a...
Source: JEMS Special Topics - August 17, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Henry Wang, MD, MS Tags: Airway & Respiratory Special Topics Patient Care Source Type: news
Eight Strategies for Safer Prehospital Intubation
This article offers pearls for improving the safety of prehospital intubation.
1. RESPECT THE DIFFICULTY OF PREHOSPITAL INTUBATION (Source: JEMS Patient Care)
Source: JEMS Patient Care - August 17, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Henry Wang, MD, MS Tags: Airway & Respiratory Patient Care Source Type: news
Caustic ingestion injury of the upper aerodigestive tract in adults - Rollin M, Jaulim A, Vaz F, Sandhu G, Wood S, Birchall M, Dawas K.
Adult ingestion of caustic substances is an unusual but serious surgical problem, with injuries likely to be more extensive than those in the corresponding paediatric population. After initial stabilisation and airway management, clinicians are presented w... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - August 15, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Burns, Electricity, Explosions, Fire, Scalds Source Type: news
Physio-Control, Aircraft Medical sign distro deal
Physio-Control said today it inked a deal with Aircraft Medical to distribute its McGrath MAC EMS video laryngoscope internationally.
U.K.-based Aircraft Medical’s laryngoscope is a traditional macintosh design, with the addition of video, providing both direct and indirect laryngeal views, the company said.
“The most common feedback on the product is its ease of use, that it feels familiar, and the enhancement of visualizing tube placement is a big advantage clinically. It is reported to reduce the frequency of difficult airways when used routinely – this means using one instrument, rather than swapping out ...
Source: Mass Device - July 14, 2015 Category: Medical Equipment Authors: Fink Densford Tags: Blog Aircraft Medical Physio-Control Inc. Source Type: news
Intersurgical to Attend Euroanaesthesia
Intersurgical will be showing their full range of anaesthesia and airway management products at Euroanaesthesia. (Source: Hospital Management)
Source: Hospital Management - May 29, 2015 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
Scorched Skin: A Guide to Prehospital Burn Management
Burns are common in the United States, and more than 450,000 require medical treatment each year. Many of these burns are severe and more than half of cases admitted to the hospital require treatment at a burn center.1 Although an EMS provider will rarely encounter a serious burn injury, the initial assessment and treatment can influence patient outcomes, which require providers to remain knowledgeable on current treatment modalities.
All Burns Are Not the Same
Intact human skin is an amazing barrier that protects us from the environment, aids in thermoregulation and prevents dehydration. Unfortunately, the skin is easily ...
Source: JEMS Patient Care - April 6, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: David Hostler, PhD, NREMT P Tags: Patient Assessment Burns & Soft Tissue Trauma Source Type: news
Medical Ventilator Integration
Parker's broad portfolio of high performance products – in conjunction with their ability to design and manufacture complex integrated assemblies – makes them a strong, reliable partner for respiratory care and anesthesia delivery device manufacturers. From concept to launch and long-term sustainability, Parker delivers innovative solutions for: Inventive system solutions utilizing a broad range of products and sub-assemblies Advanced technologies that are smaller, lighter, more energy efficient, and highly reliable Acute care ventilators Home care ventilators Transport ventilators CPAP and BiPAP A...
Source: Medical Design Online Products - March 31, 2015 Category: Medical Equipment Source Type: news
Training, Practice, Research Lead to Successful Airway Management
Improving Intubation
Lockey DJ, Healey B, Crewdson K, et al. Advanced airway management is necessary in prehospital trauma patients. Br J Anaesth. Dec. 23, 2014. [Epub ahead of print].
First and foremost, we’d like to congratulate JEMS on 35 years of quality EMS reporting. We’re honored and privileged to be part of this monthly,
ground-breaking publication.
Coming to us from the British Journal of Anaesthesia, David Lockey, MD, and associates set out to determine the demand for on-scene advanced airway interventions in London, U.K. In a one-year prospective observational study, they asked enhanced care teams (ECTs) to ...
Source: JEMS Special Topics - March 9, 2015 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Alexander L. Trembley, NREMT P Tags: Airway & Respiratory Columns Patient Care Source Type: news
An unusual presentation of hydrochloric acid ingestion: a mystery unraveled - Ganapathy VP, Das RR, Chinnakkannan S, Panda SS.
BACKGROUND: Unintentional acid ingestion is less commonly encountered than alkali ingestion. The injury develops for hours to days after ingestion and often results in progressively increasing difficulty in airway management. However, gastric perforation i... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - March 6, 2015 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news
Crash performance of a preemie positioning device to enhance infant safety in vehicles - Czubernat K, Chen X, Bondy M, Altenhof W, Snowdon A, Vrkljan B.
Premature or low-birthweight babies, when placed in a regular child safety seat (CSS), are at an increased risk of oxygen desaturation, apnoea and/or bradycardia. Oxygen desaturation is generally avoidable by ensuring proper airway management through appro... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - December 20, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news
