Airway

Invasive mechanical ventilation is a frequently used intervention in acutely ill patients who require respiratory support or airway protection

Respiratory distress (or shortness of breath) is the third most common emergency that EMS professionals respond to, accounting for more than 12% of all Emergency calls

Pulmonary embolism is a serious yet treatable medical condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in the lungs’ blood vessels. It is essential to recognize the signs and symptoms of this condition, as timely diagnosis and treatment can…

Chest pain, or chest discomfort, is the fourth most common emergency that EMS professionals respond to, accounting for about 10% of all EMS calls

The pulmonologist deals with the diagnosis and treatment of pathologies that may affect the structures of the respiratory system: larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, diaphragm and rib cage

About DAAM: Airway management is a necessary intervention in many patient emergencies — from airway compromise to respiratory failure and cardiac arrest

Airway and CPR: drug overdoses, sudden injuries, respiratory issues, and myriad other health concerns can trigger cardiac arrest

Before the fall of 2022, most people were not thinking much about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), even though most children get the illness by age 2, and even adults get the disease

Health officials say they have never seen such a high number of cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), calling it "exceptionally overwhelming"

Mechanical ventilator and secretion aspiration: after a successful intubation, your patient is mechanically ventilated with a patent airway and his vital signs stabilize