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Airway Dogmalysis #4: For HEAVEN’s Sake
I love attending airway training courses. No matter how basic it seems; no matter how routine the information appears to be; I always get something…
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Practical Insights on Prehospital Care, Resuscitation, and Operational Leadership
Ordinary Ops Medic offers an unfiltered look at the realities of emergency and critical care medicine. With straightforward insights into the challenges of prehospital care, leadership in tough situations, and training that actually works, it’s written for those who want to be better at what they do—not just in theory, but in practice. If you’re looking for honest perspectives and practical advice to refine your skills and grow as a provider, this blog is worth your time.
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The Unforgiving Minute
“There comes a precious moment in all of our lives when we are tapped on the shoulder and offered the opportunity to do something very…
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Airway Dogmalysis #3: Never Allow Success With Poor Technique
Training Issues and Fixes #3: Allowing Success With Poor Technique. “Nothing is more dangerous in airway management than success with bad technique.” – Scott Weingart…
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Training Notes: Take Feedback Like a Pro
There’s no shortage of tips out there for instructors that are aimed at improving giving feedback . But there is not a lot for us…
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Airway Dogmalysis #2: Get Real
A Story: A colleague of mine jogged up to me before a course once, rather excitedly, he grabbed my arm and jogged me into the…
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Airway Dogmalysis #1: Stop Teaching the Way You Were Taught.
Instructors must be well read and prepared before they begin teaching something as dangerous (and litigious) as airway management skills. Intubation is a singular skill within the larger system of airway management. The focus should be on teaching approaches that reduce the likelihood of multiple attempts, desaturation, and peri/post intubation hypotension.
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FREE Airway Management Resources II
If you clicked on part II, thinking there was a list of links to free things you can purchase to improve airway management outcomes, you…
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You Don’t Have to Know Everything
I picked up a new book the other day called The Personal MBA by Josh Kaufman, and within the first few pages, I got hit with a…
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Clinical Notes: FREE Airway Management Resources Part 1
If you read this all the way to the bottom you are either going to be really appreciative or really upset with me. You will…