Introduction The advent of video laryngoscopy has revolutionized airway management in both pre-hospital and hospital settings, providing unparalleled visualization and improving intubation success rates【1】. However, the traditional Macintosh (Mac) blade,…
In the pre-hospital environment, paramedics often face the challenging task of managing a patient's airway under less-than-ideal conditions. Among the various tools at their disposal, the bag-valve-mask (BVM) connected to…
Respiratory failure is a critical condition where the respiratory system fails to maintain adequate gas exchange, resulting in hypoxemia (low blood oxygen) or hypercapnia (high blood carbon dioxide). As frontline…
Emergency intubation is a critical procedure that often presents a multitude of challenges, especially in high-pressure situations. The ability to secure an airway swiftly and efficiently can be the difference…
In the high-stress prehospital environment, managing intubated patients effectively is crucial for their survival and long-term outcomes. While bag-valve-mask (BVM) devices are essential in emergencies, their prolonged use can lead…
Securing an airway in critically injured patients is one of the most challenging and essential tasks for prehospital providers. A recent study published in Anesthesia & Analgesia (2023) has revealed…