Determining what type of airway management strategy to implement for a patient having an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a complex decision that involves a broad range of variables. Inclusion ...

In a national registry study, supraglottic airway devices used for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest were more successful at first attempt compared with endotracheal intubation devices. However, ...

In adults undergoing general anesthesia, the i-gel, a second generation supraglottic airway (SGA) device, is associated with fewer respiratory complications than the first generation LMA-Unique.

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. In four clinical conditions, the proportion of ...

Patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) fared similarly whether paramedics took one approach to advanced airway management or another, the Taiwanese SAVE trial showed. Clinical outcomes ...

Advanced airway management -- endotracheal intubation or the use of supraglottic airway devices -- may not be beneficial to emergency medical services personnel when trying to resuscitate patients who ...

Both endotracheal tubes and supraglottic airway devices appear to provide adequate unassisted ventilation in anaesthetised rabbits. However, it is highly recommended that a capnograph is used with ...

Paul Rosenberger details the use of noninvasive and invasive airway management and six medications to treat respiratory ...

A new study from The Ohio State University College of Medicine shows that the way paramedics help people breathe before they get to the hospital is changing. "Paramedics and emergency medical ...