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FEATURED CONTENT 5 tips for airway management in the bariatric patient By Kelly Grayson Pre-oxygenate, evaluate for LEMONS and position a patient of any size correctly to help secure an airway Fire chief describes unprecedented preparations for “Storm Area 51” event By Janelle Foskett Teams are working on multiple contingency plans in anticipation of thousands descending on rural Nevada The increase of assaults on EMS providers and how its affecting the industry By Inside EMS Our co-hosts are joined by Austin Travis County EMS (ATCEMS) Chief Ernie Rodriguez to discuss staggering survey results about the prevalence of violence in EMS

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5 tips for managing the PEA cardiac arrest patient By Ben Dowdy Since the differential diagnosis for PEA is wide and ACLS offers little guidance, try these tips to improve the chances of patient survival Photo of the Week: Girl meets the air-med crew who saved her life By EMS1 Members Lexi was riding her bike on Mother’s Day when she was struck by a moving vehicle