The Delta Dispatch
Understanding Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Airway Adjuncts in Prehospital Care
Airway management is the cornerstone of emergency care. From simple oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal airways to supraglottic devices and endotracheal intubation, prehospital providers need to know when—and how—to use each tool. This guide explains the essential skills and decision-making strategies for basic, intermediate, and advanced airway adjuncts to help responders keep patients breathing and safe.
EMR Guide to Facial Trauma: Airway Management, Bleeding Control, and Injury Assessment
Facial trauma is a serious medical emergency that requires prompt attention. This guide for EMRs covers essential steps for managing facial injuries, including airway management, bleeding control, and fracture stabilization. Learn how to assess and treat patients with maxillofacial trauma to reduce the risk of permanent functional loss and disfigurement.
Quick Response, Confident Action: Canadian Red Cross Basic Life Support Field Guide
The "Canadian Red Cross: Basic Life Support Field Guide" is an essential tool for anyone trained in Basic Life Support (BLS). Designed for quick reference, this compact guide provides actionable steps for CPR, choking management, and AED use, ensuring you’re ready to respond in high-pressure situations. With clear illustrations and practical examples, this guide is a must-have for healthcare professionals and anyone certified in BLS.
"Ensuring Public Safety: The Crucial Role of Professional Responders in Calgary's Emergency Medical Response System"
Advanced First Aid responders are individuals who have undergone advanced first aid training, often in addition to their regular jobs. In Alberta, they are typically found in fire departments, workplaces such as construction sites, factories, and offices where there is a higher risk…
What is an EMR?
The first step for an EMR is to assess the situation for hazards that can harm themselves, their partners, and their patients, and determine the nature of the emergency. They need to determine the level of medical attention needed and make quick decisions…
Pocket Mask Requirements: First Aid Program Standards in 2021
All participants attending classroom training are required to have their own pocket resuscitation mask with single-use one-way valve.