Suctioning in an ambulance is full of potential hazards. Learn how to keep both you and your patient safe while on the road:

Oropharyngeal suctioning is a skill that must be mastered. Get a quick review of the basics here:

Portable suction can save the day, but not if it’s dirty or has weak batteries. Here’s a list of 6 things to check after each time you use it:

Emergency vehicle maintenance is important. But what about what’s inside it? Are all vital tools, like portable suction, ready to go? Here’s a handy checklist to make sure:

A respiratory assessment is a key part of a head-to-toe survey. It has three critical components. Do you know what they are? Get a refresher here:

You know the health risks of aspiration pneumonia, but do you know how to prevent it? Grab some helpful tips here:

You might feel you’re prepared, but when was the last time you trained to increase your emergency patient preparedness. Brush up your skills now:

Are there gaps in your hospital’s disaster preparedness plan? Sure there are. And it’s vital to find them before the next emergency. Learn how here:

When you have a contaminated airway, the best medicine is SALAD. Try it for yourself! Learn more here:

Prepare for the unpredictable by training in three important airway management scenarios. Learn more here:

With tracheostomies becoming increasingly common, knowing how to manage secretions is a must. Brush up on your knowledge here:

Nurses: is your emergency kit ready? Here’s the ultimate list of necessary equipment:

Clear an airway with a ballpoint pen? There are better tools for that. Be prepared with portable suction:

Toxicity from CO2 isn’t as common as carbon monoxide toxicity but is equally dangerous. Know the signs, symptoms, and how to treat:

With a high 30-day mortality rate, aspiration pneumonia is always an emergency. Do you know the signs? Get a refresher here:

While airway management is often used in emergency medicine, sometimes it’s contraindicated. Do you know when? Learn all about it here:

The holiday season can be challenging for emergency responders. Discover the common situations you’re likely to face.

Checking the gag reflex in an intubated patient can be challenging. And is it really necessary? Find out here:

It’s recommended that deep suctioning be avoided for infants, but sometimes it is necessary. Here’s what to know:

To perform a tracheostomy or not perform a tracheostomy – that is the question. Learn the advantages and disadvantages here: