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SGEM#396: And iGel Myself, I’m Over You, Cus I’m the King (Tube) of Wishful Thinking

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

He is a former New York City paramedic and this summer will be starting fellowship training in EMS medicine at UNM. The fire-based crew has basic life support (BLS) airway supplies including the King Laryngeal Tube, the paramedic crew carries iGel supraglottic airways (SGAs) in addition to their intubation equipment.

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SGEM#231: You’re So Vein – IO vs. IV Access for OHCA

The Skeptics' Guide to EM

Annals of EM May 2018 Guest Skeptic: Andrew Merelman is a critical care paramedic and first year medical student at Rocky Vista University in Colorado. Annals of EM May 2018 Guest Skeptic: Andrew Merelman is a critical care paramedic and first year medical student at Rocky Vista University in Colorado.