Research article summary (published 30 Dec 2002):

Patient ventilation and oxygenation. A new day is dawning.

Full Abstract

Maintaining an airway and providing adequate ventilation and oxygenation to the patient can be challenging in the prehospital environment. Ventilation and oxygenation are a complex series of interactions between the patient, EMS providers and emergency airway equipment. Routine ventilation techniques carry significant risk of long-term complications. New ventilatory equipment is available to perform this function and provide verification of its effectiveness. This opportunity for improved patient care is available to all EMS providers and sets new standards for delivery of ventilation and oxygenation. The technical methods available to EMS personnel vary considerably and are reviewed in this article.

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Author information

Author/s: Hatlestad, Dan (D);

Affiliation: Inter Canyon Fire/Rescue, Morrison, CO, USA. prioritymed(-atsign-)mindspring.com

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Emergency medical services (Emerg Med Serv), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2003-Jan; vol 32 (issue 1) : pp 42-51, 53

Dates: Created 2003/02/04; Completed 2003/02/28; Revised 2004/11/17;

PMID: 12564156, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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Costs and Cost Analysis Decision Making Emergency Medical Services - methods; trends Emergency Treatment - instrumentation; trends Equipment Design

Humans Laryngeal Masks - trends Oxygen Inhalation Therapy - instrumentation; trends United States Ventilators, Mechanical - trends

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