And She’s buying an Airway to Heaven (Airway Management & Ventilation)

And She’s buying an Airway to Heaven (Airway Management & Ventilation)Airway is everything in EMS, and this week the crew gets hands-on with one of the most critical skills an EMT can learn. Mike, Max, and Jonathan dive into airway anatomy, manual airway maneuvers, suction, BVM ventilation, oxygen delivery devices, and airway adjuncts. From recognizing stridor to mastering the head-tilt chin-lift, this episode connects classroom lessons to real-world lifesaving skills.The guys also have some fun with Lord of the Rings pop culture references, highlight the i-gel supraglottic airway in Tools of the Trade, and share a student tip on practicing lung sounds early and often.Episode Breakdown00:59 – Medical Term of the Week: Stridor12:00 – Airway management: why it comes first in ABCs17:45 – Recognizing airway obstruction sounds (stridor, gurgling, wheezing, rales/crackles)29:30 – Manual maneuvers: head-tilt chin-lift & jaw thrust33:15 – Suction devices: Yankauer vs. Ducanto41:20 – OPA vs. NPA and when to use them48:05 – Supraglottic airways & ALS vs. BLS scope55:00 – Bag valve mask ventilation techniques1:02:00 – Oxygen delivery: nasal cannula vs. NRB mask1:10:42 – Tools of the Trade: i-gel Supraglottic Airway1:20:15 – Student Tip of the Week: Listen to lung sounds on everyone--------------------------------------⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and storytelling purposes only. It is not medical advice or official EMT training. Always follow your accredited instructors and local protocols.--------------------------------------🚑 RideAlong: EMT School Linkswww.ridealong.bulletn.net