Medical Insight: The latest tools to ensure successful first-pass intubation

David J. Olvera, NRP, FP-C, CMTE, Director of Clinical Research at Air Methods Corp, describes the latest devices and tools that medics can use to ensure successful first-pass intubation

Capital Air Ambulance medical and flight crew

Case Study: PIU repatriation of fully ventilated patient

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Mixed reality – the future of emergency medical training

AirMed&Rescue Magazine spoke to Professor Bob Stone of the University of Birmingham about how technology is enhancing simulated training for military personnel

Dynamics of isolation chamber transports

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Prone position in intensive care transport – possible or no-go?

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RFDS tackles Covid-19 with simulation technology

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BCEN white paper makes the case for nursing specialty certification

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NAAMTA Global accreditation for Erickson

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BCEN accepts nominations for BCEN awards

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Covid-19 pandemic triggers intensive care helicopter transports in the Netherlands

Peter Ten Berg reports on how the Covid-19 pandemic has triggered the use of intensive care helicopter transports in the Netherlands

Interview: Cameron Curtis, President and CEO, AAMS

AirMed&Rescue spoke to Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) President and CEO Cameron Curtis about her plans for the future, and the challenges facing the air medical sector

Case Study: Emergency defibrillation prior to flight

When a patient is running out of time, it is imperative that the medical team operates as one cohesive unit, even if that team is scattered on the ground far…

Medical Insight: The latest tools to ensure successful first-pass intubation

David J. Olvera, NRP, FP-C, CMTE, Director of Clinical Research at Air Methods Corp, describes the latest devices and tools that medics can use to ensure successful first-pass intubation