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Current Extraglottic Airway Devices and Prehospital Practices

ACEP Now

Extraglottic devices, however, are in the scope of practice for both advanced emergency medical technicians (AEMTs) and paramedics, making the devices more widely applicable. In: Cone DC, Brice JH, Delbridge TR, Myers B, eds. The guidelines, updated most recently in 2019, note that endotracheal intubation is reserved for paramedics.

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Advice From an FTO

High Performance EMS

As we begin to wind down on the pandemic-level of constant 911 calls and the endless hours waiting on a room in the ED, we find ourselves in a time to reflect a little before our next call. Corey Harris, Field Training Officer, NC/SC AEMT Like so many services, we have a new influx of eager young professionals.

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