This commentary aims to critically appraise the methods used within the review by Hansel et al (2022) and expand upon its findings in the context of clinical practice..
This commentary aims to critically appraise the methods used within the review by Carney et al (2021) and expand upon the findings in the context of clinical practice..
Of the paramedics who were eligible, 60% responded to the exit survey (n=101)..
Paramedics are trained in airway management, including in the skill of endotracheal intubation (ETI) in practice. Guidance is available to support paramedics regarding when and how ETI should be...
An internet-based survey entitled the National Ambulance Service Airway Management Audit was created using the Bristol University Online Survey Tool (University of Bristol; www.survey.bris.ac.uk). The...
Rapid sequence intubation/induction (RSI) is an advanced procedure not currently advocated for UK paramedic practice although some paramedics attached to Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS)...
Ideally, the placement of an endotracheal tube should be performed in a controlled environment, although this is rarely possible in a community setting. With the high probability of gastric contents...
The issue is probably not who should be looking after the airway—rather it is the qualification and training that that person has received. The training to perform a laryngoscopy is not only what is...
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