Paramedic

The patient has suffered a gunshot wound to the chest, and his blood pressure is dangerously low. You’ve covered the entry...

Every patient is unique, and this means expert airway management demands a critical, creative, adaptive approach. However, first responders should...

  Often when we think of the airway, we consider the entire respiratory system, forgetting that the upper and lower...

Those of us in the medical profession know how important quality equipment is to overall patient care. We are only...

Endotracheal suctioning can reduce morbidity and mortality. But like all medical procedures, it carries a risk of complications, particularly when...

  On January 2, people around the nation — be they football fans or not — were stunned by the...

There is perhaps nothing more terrifying to new parents than breathing problems in an infant. Particularly among newborns, respiratory distress...

Dental health issues are among the most prevalent health afflictions facing Americans. Almost half of Americans have gum disease. And about...

  As another year ends and a new one begins, there are lots of boxes to check to make sure...

For every 1,000 Americans, about 404 made an emergency room visit to a community hospital in 2018. That’s more than 40% of...