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Let’s review some of the common causes of decreased levels of consciousness to help prevent a subsequent respiratory emergency.

Few things are scarier than a child who can't breathe. In this article we discuss four common pediatric respiratory emergencies and how to avoid them.

recognize the pain management, symptom control and psychosocial support services that hospice and palliative care provide for patients and their f...

If you’re looking for a refresher on pediatric intubation and need a quick overview, you can view it here.

Thyromental distance is one of many metrics for assessing intubation difficulty, and should become a part of your assessment protocols. Here’s what...

Identifying the most common neonatal suction catheter complications can help you reduce the risk your patients face. Here’s what you need to know.

To protect your patients, here’s what you must know about emergency medical suction.

Respiratory emergencies among the elderly are a common occurrence. Here, we'll examine four common respiratory emergencies that you will likely enc...

Here’s what you need to know about the differences between basic and advanced airway management.

Let’s take a look at suctioning, since airway management should be a priority for every patient.

Dry drowning is real and should not be taken lightly. Learn what to look out for and how to treat it with this post.

Learn what care is needed after intubating a patient by reading this post.