This continuing education course, part of the MD3 Rounds educational blog series, focuses on mastering advanced airway management for Maine’s unique operational landscape, emphasizing the principle that the best airway is the one that ventilates. You will learn to navigate the complexities of long transport times and varied patient conditions by prioritizing effective oxygenation and ventilation over specific tools. The module covers the strategic use of supraglottic airways (SGAs), video laryngoscopy (VL), and manual bag-valve-mask (BVM) techniques in accordance with Maine EMS protocols.
This evidence-based course is designed for EMTs and Paramedics who want to move past the simple administration of naloxone and master the complexities of the modern overdose epidemic. As the illicit drug supply evolves with the introduction of high-potency synthetics and adulterants like xylazine, the clinical landscape has shifted. This course provides the advanced knowledge and practical skills necessary to manage poly-substance toxicities, provide systemic wound care, and implement effective harm reduction strategies in the field.
