Category Pulmonary

Submersion Events

              Yes, summer break is officially over, but it is still warm and kids like water! Submersion Basics Submersion Events are the SECOND leading cause of accidental death in children 1-19yrs. (MVC is #1,…

Transtracheal ventilation – Needle or Knife?

“I Can’t intubate and can’t ventilate. Now what? Surgical cric? That neck seems rather small… what do I do?” Background Transtracheal ventilation is imperative for the EM physician to know how to perform. It is faster, easier, less cumbersome and…