Re: SLAM Presentations Explained

[Guest guest]

Although I have never taken the classes taught by the infamous Mr. Grady, I

have taken the SLAM Express class, and walked away with an incredible amount

of knowlegde. If I had to do it all over again, and the next time I take it,

I will take the full class, if for no other reason, to have the extra time

to absorb the tremendous amount of information. If you have not taken it,

trust me, it is well worth the time, and the money.

Plus, as a bonus, I DID get to meet the equally infamous Ms. Jane Hill...

Excellent, excellent class.

Mike

SLAM Presentations Explained

Several have asked me to explain the differences in the various Street Level

Airway Management (SLAM) courses. Which would be the best for me? Et

cetera. I'll try to point out the major differences.

At the EMS Conference the one day SLAM Express will be presented on

Sunday.

This is the course for those who want to learn all the new tricks, learn

how to use all the bells and whistles available, do surgical airways, and

develop a fail-safe method of managing your patients' airways. This is a

great

course and no matter how many tubes you drop a month, you'll take lots away

from

this course. It will teach you how to save your bacon and the patient's

bacon when things go wrong, as they inevitably one day will. There's still

plenty of room in that course. It's all day Sunday the day before the

conference

starts, and it will be at the Austin Convention Center.

I'll be teaching the surgical airway station as usual.

The other course that is very exciting is the new one and one-half day SLAM

with cadaver lab. This is only held in Fort Worth at this time, because

that's where the cadavers are.

This is the most exciting course for me. We use fresh cadavers that have

not been embalmed. They are kept refrigerated to keep down oders, and they

will be used to allow you to practice to your heart's content with every

kind of

device now in use, including playing with the glide scope which gives you a

picture of the airway on TV as you move the laryngoscope around.

This course is a BLOWOUT for folks who don't get to do many intubations but

want to keep their skills sharp for when the time comes. 20 minutes with

one

of the cadavers is worth 20 intubations in the OR. There's just no better

way to try different blades, techniques, toys, and get the anatomy really

down

pat. Usually there are a variety of different cadavers to work on so that

you

get to work on different " styles " of airways.

The medical school also has a wonderful saggitally dissected cadaver which

you can touch and feel to your heart's content. If you ever wondered where

the

pituitary really is, you can put your finger right on it. Plus there are

also lots of dissected airway parts for you to hold and look at.

The surgical airway lab with pig tracheas is also a part of that program.

Problems with airway management are responsible for most of the malpractice

suits filed against paramedics and EMT-Is. These courses are the best way

to

insure that you're able to do the right thing for your patient in all

situations and circumstances.

The next cadaver labs are set for the last two weekends in October in Fort

Worth. You can go Friday/Sat, or Sat/Sun on each weekend. It's done at

the

medical school, and there are very reasonable motels 5 minutes away, or you

can

join the bums on the grass in front of the museum.

Hope that clarifys some of the questions y'all have. If you have any

others, let me know.

For a complete listing of courses go to TeamSLAM.us and you'll find all the

information there is to know.

I didn't mean to leave out the humongous 3 day annual SLAM held annually.

It's the Mercedes 600 series, and docs, CRNAs, as well as paramedics need to

be

there. Also, if you're an instructor it ought to be a part of your

travels.

Before I started teaching in the SLAM program, I really thought it was the

best single seminar I had ever been to. It not only enabled me to improve

my

patient care but to teach my students about a zillion ways to keep out of

trouble and help their patients.

Hope to see many of y'all at the next sessions.

Best,

Gene

E.(Gene) Gandy

POB 1651

Albany, TX 76430

wegandy1938@...

[Guest guest]

Although I have never taken the classes taught by the infamous Mr. Grady, I

have taken the SLAM Express class, and walked away with an incredible amount

of knowlegde. If I had to do it all over again, and the next time I take it,

I will take the full class, if for no other reason, to have the extra time

to absorb the tremendous amount of information. If you have not taken it,

trust me, it is well worth the time, and the money.

Plus, as a bonus, I DID get to meet the equally infamous Ms. Jane Hill...

Excellent, excellent class.

Mike

SLAM Presentations Explained

Several have asked me to explain the differences in the various Street Level

Airway Management (SLAM) courses. Which would be the best for me? Et

cetera. I'll try to point out the major differences.

At the EMS Conference the one day SLAM Express will be presented on

Sunday.

This is the course for those who want to learn all the new tricks, learn

how to use all the bells and whistles available, do surgical airways, and

develop a fail-safe method of managing your patients' airways. This is a

great

course and no matter how many tubes you drop a month, you'll take lots away

from

this course. It will teach you how to save your bacon and the patient's

bacon when things go wrong, as they inevitably one day will. There's still

plenty of room in that course. It's all day Sunday the day before the

conference

starts, and it will be at the Austin Convention Center.

I'll be teaching the surgical airway station as usual.

The other course that is very exciting is the new one and one-half day SLAM

with cadaver lab. This is only held in Fort Worth at this time, because

that's where the cadavers are.

This is the most exciting course for me. We use fresh cadavers that have

not been embalmed. They are kept refrigerated to keep down oders, and they

will be used to allow you to practice to your heart's content with every

kind of

device now in use, including playing with the glide scope which gives you a

picture of the airway on TV as you move the laryngoscope around.

This course is a BLOWOUT for folks who don't get to do many intubations but

want to keep their skills sharp for when the time comes. 20 minutes with

one

of the cadavers is worth 20 intubations in the OR. There's just no better

way to try different blades, techniques, toys, and get the anatomy really

down

pat. Usually there are a variety of different cadavers to work on so that

you

get to work on different " styles " of airways.

The medical school also has a wonderful saggitally dissected cadaver which

you can touch and feel to your heart's content. If you ever wondered where

the

pituitary really is, you can put your finger right on it. Plus there are

also lots of dissected airway parts for you to hold and look at.

The surgical airway lab with pig tracheas is also a part of that program.

Problems with airway management are responsible for most of the malpractice

suits filed against paramedics and EMT-Is. These courses are the best way

to

insure that you're able to do the right thing for your patient in all

situations and circumstances.

The next cadaver labs are set for the last two weekends in October in Fort

Worth. You can go Friday/Sat, or Sat/Sun on each weekend. It's done at

the

medical school, and there are very reasonable motels 5 minutes away, or you

can

join the bums on the grass in front of the museum.

Hope that clarifys some of the questions y'all have. If you have any

others, let me know.

For a complete listing of courses go to TeamSLAM.us and you'll find all the

information there is to know.

I didn't mean to leave out the humongous 3 day annual SLAM held annually.

It's the Mercedes 600 series, and docs, CRNAs, as well as paramedics need to

be

there. Also, if you're an instructor it ought to be a part of your

travels.

Before I started teaching in the SLAM program, I really thought it was the

best single seminar I had ever been to. It not only enabled me to improve

my

patient care but to teach my students about a zillion ways to keep out of

trouble and help their patients.

Hope to see many of y'all at the next sessions.

Best,

Gene

E.(Gene) Gandy

POB 1651

Albany, TX 76430

wegandy1938@...

[Guest guest]

Although I have never taken the classes taught by the infamous Mr. Grady, I

have taken the SLAM Express class, and walked away with an incredible amount

of knowlegde. If I had to do it all over again, and the next time I take it,

I will take the full class, if for no other reason, to have the extra time

to absorb the tremendous amount of information. If you have not taken it,

trust me, it is well worth the time, and the money.

Plus, as a bonus, I DID get to meet the equally infamous Ms. Jane Hill...

Excellent, excellent class.

Mike

SLAM Presentations Explained

Several have asked me to explain the differences in the various Street Level

Airway Management (SLAM) courses. Which would be the best for me? Et

cetera. I'll try to point out the major differences.

At the EMS Conference the one day SLAM Express will be presented on

Sunday.

This is the course for those who want to learn all the new tricks, learn

how to use all the bells and whistles available, do surgical airways, and

develop a fail-safe method of managing your patients' airways. This is a

great

course and no matter how many tubes you drop a month, you'll take lots away

from

this course. It will teach you how to save your bacon and the patient's

bacon when things go wrong, as they inevitably one day will. There's still

plenty of room in that course. It's all day Sunday the day before the

conference

starts, and it will be at the Austin Convention Center.

I'll be teaching the surgical airway station as usual.

The other course that is very exciting is the new one and one-half day SLAM

with cadaver lab. This is only held in Fort Worth at this time, because

that's where the cadavers are.

This is the most exciting course for me. We use fresh cadavers that have

not been embalmed. They are kept refrigerated to keep down oders, and they

will be used to allow you to practice to your heart's content with every

kind of

device now in use, including playing with the glide scope which gives you a

picture of the airway on TV as you move the laryngoscope around.

This course is a BLOWOUT for folks who don't get to do many intubations but

want to keep their skills sharp for when the time comes. 20 minutes with

one

of the cadavers is worth 20 intubations in the OR. There's just no better

way to try different blades, techniques, toys, and get the anatomy really

down

pat. Usually there are a variety of different cadavers to work on so that

you

get to work on different " styles " of airways.

The medical school also has a wonderful saggitally dissected cadaver which

you can touch and feel to your heart's content. If you ever wondered where

the

pituitary really is, you can put your finger right on it. Plus there are

also lots of dissected airway parts for you to hold and look at.

The surgical airway lab with pig tracheas is also a part of that program.

Problems with airway management are responsible for most of the malpractice

suits filed against paramedics and EMT-Is. These courses are the best way

to

insure that you're able to do the right thing for your patient in all

situations and circumstances.

The next cadaver labs are set for the last two weekends in October in Fort

Worth. You can go Friday/Sat, or Sat/Sun on each weekend. It's done at

the

medical school, and there are very reasonable motels 5 minutes away, or you

can

join the bums on the grass in front of the museum.

Hope that clarifys some of the questions y'all have. If you have any

others, let me know.

For a complete listing of courses go to TeamSLAM.us and you'll find all the

information there is to know.

I didn't mean to leave out the humongous 3 day annual SLAM held annually.

It's the Mercedes 600 series, and docs, CRNAs, as well as paramedics need to

be

there. Also, if you're an instructor it ought to be a part of your

travels.

Before I started teaching in the SLAM program, I really thought it was the

best single seminar I had ever been to. It not only enabled me to improve

my

patient care but to teach my students about a zillion ways to keep out of

trouble and help their patients.

Hope to see many of y'all at the next sessions.

Best,

Gene

E.(Gene) Gandy

POB 1651

Albany, TX 76430

wegandy1938@...

[Guest guest]

I would second that motion. The SLAM Class Express or otherwise is an

excellant class. I gained a tremendous amount of knowledge, and confidence

in the Slam Express class we had here.

P.S. It did not help my spelling though.

Nacogdoches County EMS

SLAM Presentations Explained

>

>

> Several have asked me to explain the differences in the various Street

Level

> Airway Management (SLAM) courses. Which would be the best for me? Et

> cetera. I'll try to point out the major differences.

>

> At the EMS Conference the one day SLAM Express will be presented on

> Sunday.

> This is the course for those who want to learn all the new tricks, learn

> how to use all the bells and whistles available, do surgical airways, and

> develop a fail-safe method of managing your patients' airways. This is a

> great

> course and no matter how many tubes you drop a month, you'll take lots

away

> from

> this course. It will teach you how to save your bacon and the patient's

> bacon when things go wrong, as they inevitably one day will. There's

still

> plenty of room in that course. It's all day Sunday the day before the

> conference

> starts, and it will be at the Austin Convention Center.

>

> I'll be teaching the surgical airway station as usual.

>

> The other course that is very exciting is the new one and one-half day

SLAM

> with cadaver lab. This is only held in Fort Worth at this time, because

> that's where the cadavers are.

>

> This is the most exciting course for me. We use fresh cadavers that have

> not been embalmed. They are kept refrigerated to keep down oders, and

they

> will be used to allow you to practice to your heart's content with every

> kind of

> device now in use, including playing with the glide scope which gives you

a

> picture of the airway on TV as you move the laryngoscope around.

>

> This course is a BLOWOUT for folks who don't get to do many intubations

but

> want to keep their skills sharp for when the time comes. 20 minutes with

> one

> of the cadavers is worth 20 intubations in the OR. There's just no

better

> way to try different blades, techniques, toys, and get the anatomy really

> down

> pat. Usually there are a variety of different cadavers to work on so

that

> you

> get to work on different " styles " of airways.

>

> The medical school also has a wonderful saggitally dissected cadaver which

> you can touch and feel to your heart's content. If you ever wondered

where

> the

> pituitary really is, you can put your finger right on it. Plus there are

> also lots of dissected airway parts for you to hold and look at.

>

> The surgical airway lab with pig tracheas is also a part of that program.

>

> Problems with airway management are responsible for most of the

malpractice

> suits filed against paramedics and EMT-Is. These courses are the best

way

> to

> insure that you're able to do the right thing for your patient in all

> situations and circumstances.

>

> The next cadaver labs are set for the last two weekends in October in Fort

> Worth. You can go Friday/Sat, or Sat/Sun on each weekend. It's done at

> the

> medical school, and there are very reasonable motels 5 minutes away, or

you

> can

> join the bums on the grass in front of the museum.

>

> Hope that clarifys some of the questions y'all have. If you have any

> others, let me know.

>

> For a complete listing of courses go to TeamSLAM.us and you'll find all

the

> information there is to know.

>

> I didn't mean to leave out the humongous 3 day annual SLAM held annually.

> It's the Mercedes 600 series, and docs, CRNAs, as well as paramedics need

to

> be

> there. Also, if you're an instructor it ought to be a part of your

> travels.

>

>

> Before I started teaching in the SLAM program, I really thought it was the

> best single seminar I had ever been to. It not only enabled me to

improve

> my

> patient care but to teach my students about a zillion ways to keep out of

> trouble and help their patients.

>

> Hope to see many of y'all at the next sessions.

>

> Best,

>

> Gene

>

> E.(Gene) Gandy

> POB 1651

> Albany, TX 76430

> wegandy1938@...

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 9/29/2004 11:02:27 AM Central Daylight Time,

je.hill@... writes:

I LOVE being referred to as " infamous " - makes me feel like my ancestor,

Belle Star. LOLOL

Jane Hill

Now that explains a lot!

Barry Meffert

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 9/29/2004 11:02:27 AM Central Daylight Time,

je.hill@... writes:

I LOVE being referred to as " infamous " - makes me feel like my ancestor,

Belle Star. LOLOL

Jane Hill

Now that explains a lot!

Barry Meffert

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 9/29/2004 11:02:27 AM Central Daylight Time,

je.hill@... writes:

I LOVE being referred to as " infamous " - makes me feel like my ancestor,

Belle Star. LOLOL

Jane Hill

Now that explains a lot!

Barry Meffert

[Guest guest]

I LOVE being referred to as " infamous " - makes me feel like my ancestor, Belle

Star. LOLOL

Jane Hill

--------- SLAM Presentations Explained

Several have asked me to explain the differences in the various Street Level

Airway Management (SLAM) courses. Which would be the best for me? Et

cetera. I'll try to point out the major differences.

At the EMS Conference the one day SLAM Express will be presented on

Sunday.

This is the course for those who want to learn all the new tricks, learn

how to use all the bells and whistles available, do surgical airways, and

develop a fail-safe method of managing your patients' airways. This is a

great

course and no matter how many tubes you drop a month, you'll take lots away

from

this course. It will teach you how to save your bacon and the patient's

bacon when things go wrong, as they inevitably one day will. There's still

plenty of room in that course. It's all day Sunday the day before the

conference

starts, and it will be at the Austin Convention Center.

I'll be teaching the surgical airway station as usual.

The other course that is very exciting is the new one and one-half day SLAM

with cadaver lab. This is only held in Fort Worth at this time, because

that's where the cadavers are.

This is the most exciting course for me. We use fresh cadavers that have

not been embalmed. They are kept refrigerated to keep down oders, and they

will be used to allow you to practice to your heart's content with every

kind of

device now in use, including playing with the glide scope which gives you a

picture of the airway on TV as you move the laryngoscope around.

This course is a BLOWOUT for folks who don't get to do many intubations but

want to keep their skills sharp for when the time comes. 20 minutes with

one

of the cadavers is worth 20 intubations in the OR. There's just no better

way to try different blades, techniques, toys, and get the anatomy really

down

pat. Usually there are a variety of different cadavers to work on so that

you

get to work on different " styles " of airways.

The medical school also has a wonderful saggitally dissected cadaver which

you can touch and feel to your heart's content. If you ever wondered where

the

pituitary really is, you can put your finger right on it. Plus there are

also lots of dissected airway parts for you to hold and look at.

The surgical airway lab with pig tracheas is also a part of that program.

Problems with airway management are responsible for most of the malpractice

suits filed against paramedics and EMT-Is. These courses are the best way

to

insure that you're able to do the right thing for your patient in all

situations and circumstances.

The next cadaver labs are set for the last two weekends in October in Fort

Worth. You can go Friday/Sat, or Sat/Sun on each weekend. It's done at

the

medical school, and there are very reasonable motels 5 minutes away, or you

can

join the bums on the grass in front of the museum.

Hope that clarifys some of the questions y'all have. If you have any

others, let me know.

For a complete listing of courses go to TeamSLAM.us and you'll find all the

information there is to know.

I didn't mean to leave out the humongous 3 day annual SLAM held annually.

It's the Mercedes 600 series, and docs, CRNAs, as well as paramedics need to

be

there. Also, if you're an instructor it ought to be a part of your

travels.

Before I started teaching in the SLAM program, I really thought it was the

best single seminar I had ever been to. It not only enabled me to improve

my

patient care but to teach my students about a zillion ways to keep out of

trouble and help their patients.

Hope to see many of y'all at the next sessions.

Best,

Gene

E.(Gene) Gandy

POB 1651

Albany, TX 76430

wegandy1938@...

[Guest guest]

Now JUST what exactly are you trying to say here, Barry???? HAHAHAHAHA

So I like to keep things stirred up a little so people will think for themselves

some - at least I don't hold anybody at gunpoint or rob trains or banks. LOL

(At least, I haven't been caught yet. )

Jane

-------------- Original message from ultrahog2001@...: --------------

In a message dated 9/29/2004 11:02:27 AM Central Daylight Time,

je.hill@... writes:

I LOVE being referred to as " infamous " - makes me feel like my ancestor,

Belle Star. LOLOL

Jane Hill

Now that explains a lot!

Barry Meffert

[Guest guest]

Now JUST what exactly are you trying to say here, Barry???? HAHAHAHAHA

So I like to keep things stirred up a little so people will think for themselves

some - at least I don't hold anybody at gunpoint or rob trains or banks. LOL

(At least, I haven't been caught yet. )

Jane

-------------- Original message from ultrahog2001@...: --------------

In a message dated 9/29/2004 11:02:27 AM Central Daylight Time,

je.hill@... writes:

I LOVE being referred to as " infamous " - makes me feel like my ancestor,

Belle Star. LOLOL

Jane Hill

Now that explains a lot!

Barry Meffert

[Guest guest]

Now JUST what exactly are you trying to say here, Barry???? HAHAHAHAHA

So I like to keep things stirred up a little so people will think for themselves

some - at least I don't hold anybody at gunpoint or rob trains or banks. LOL

(At least, I haven't been caught yet. )

Jane

-------------- Original message from ultrahog2001@...: --------------

In a message dated 9/29/2004 11:02:27 AM Central Daylight Time,

je.hill@... writes:

I LOVE being referred to as " infamous " - makes me feel like my ancestor,

Belle Star. LOLOL

Jane Hill

Now that explains a lot!

Barry Meffert

[Guest guest]

Well, thank you Mike. From one infamous to another, that's pretty high

praise.

Seriously folks, now's the time to reserve your cadaver for the October

sessions.

GG

E.(Gene) Gandy

POB 1651

Albany, TX 76430

wegandy1938@...

[Guest guest]

Well, thank you Mike. From one infamous to another, that's pretty high

praise.

Seriously folks, now's the time to reserve your cadaver for the October

sessions.

GG

E.(Gene) Gandy

POB 1651

Albany, TX 76430

wegandy1938@...

[Guest guest]

Well, thank you Mike. From one infamous to another, that's pretty high

praise.

Seriously folks, now's the time to reserve your cadaver for the October

sessions.

GG

E.(Gene) Gandy

POB 1651

Albany, TX 76430

wegandy1938@...

[Guest guest]

You have some of us concerned, since the thread about changing

professions a few days ago. Sad part is rob train or bank and you

will be someones hero, but as a paramedic you are forgotten or

overlooked.

> Now JUST what exactly are you trying to say here, Barry????

HAHAHAHAHA

>

> So I like to keep things stirred up a little so people will think

for themselves some - at least I don't hold anybody at gunpoint or

rob trains or banks. LOL (At least, I haven't been caught

yet. )

>

> Jane

>

> -------------- Original message from ultrahog2001@a...: ------------

--

> In a message dated 9/29/2004 11:02:27 AM Central Daylight Time,

> je.hill@a... writes:

>

> I LOVE being referred to as " infamous " - makes me feel like my

ancestor,

> Belle Star. LOLOL

>

> Jane Hill

> Now that explains a lot!

>

> Barry Meffert

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

You have some of us concerned, since the thread about changing

professions a few days ago. Sad part is rob train or bank and you

will be someones hero, but as a paramedic you are forgotten or

overlooked.

> Now JUST what exactly are you trying to say here, Barry????

HAHAHAHAHA

>

> So I like to keep things stirred up a little so people will think

for themselves some - at least I don't hold anybody at gunpoint or

rob trains or banks. LOL (At least, I haven't been caught

yet. )

>

> Jane

>

> -------------- Original message from ultrahog2001@a...: ------------

--

> In a message dated 9/29/2004 11:02:27 AM Central Daylight Time,

> je.hill@a... writes:

>

> I LOVE being referred to as " infamous " - makes me feel like my

ancestor,

> Belle Star. LOLOL

>

> Jane Hill

> Now that explains a lot!

>

> Barry Meffert

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Well I always WANTED to be a hero, so I better get my horse ready to go rob that

train.

Jane

-------------- Original message from " vmmedic " : --------------

You have some of us concerned, since the thread about changing

professions a few days ago. Sad part is rob train or bank and you

will be someones hero, but as a paramedic you are forgotten or

overlooked.

> Now JUST what exactly are you trying to say here, Barry????

HAHAHAHAHA

>

> So I like to keep things stirred up a little so people will think

for themselves some - at least I don't hold anybody at gunpoint or

rob trains or banks. LOL (At least, I haven't been caught

yet. )

>

> Jane

>

> -------------- Original message from ultrahog2001@a...: ------------

--

> In a message dated 9/29/2004 11:02:27 AM Central Daylight Time,

> je.hill@a... writes:

>

> I LOVE being referred to as " infamous " - makes me feel like my

ancestor,

> Belle Star. LOLOL

>

> Jane Hill

> Now that explains a lot!

>

> Barry Meffert

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Well I always WANTED to be a hero, so I better get my horse ready to go rob that

train.

Jane

-------------- Original message from " vmmedic " : --------------

You have some of us concerned, since the thread about changing

professions a few days ago. Sad part is rob train or bank and you

will be someones hero, but as a paramedic you are forgotten or

overlooked.

> Now JUST what exactly are you trying to say here, Barry????

HAHAHAHAHA

>

> So I like to keep things stirred up a little so people will think

for themselves some - at least I don't hold anybody at gunpoint or

rob trains or banks. LOL (At least, I haven't been caught

yet. )

>

> Jane

>

> -------------- Original message from ultrahog2001@a...: ------------

--

> In a message dated 9/29/2004 11:02:27 AM Central Daylight Time,

> je.hill@a... writes:

>

> I LOVE being referred to as " infamous " - makes me feel like my

ancestor,

> Belle Star. LOLOL

>

> Jane Hill

> Now that explains a lot!

>

> Barry Meffert

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I would just like to echo the comments of Mr. Hatfield. I took the same

class as he did, and it was a true eye-opener for me in my relative

inexperience. Rich presented a lecture that was both concise and

informative, and I believe it really benefited me to hear such excellent

information from an individual who truly has an incredible amount of

experience in airway management. In particular, this information was pulled

together for use in the SLAM Flowchart, so it was not only interesting, but

also very practical.

The skills instructors were not only extremely knowledgeable and

experienced, but also very friendly and helpful. They presented us with a

number of simple " tricks " and other pointers for managing the difficult

airway (a friend of mine at work and I are still trying to get the go-ahead

for some gum elastic bougies). I left wondering why in the world I wasn't

taught some of these things in school.

I would recommend SLAM to anyone, particularly instructors. The idea of

paralyzing someone's body or incising their throat really paralyzed me with

fear, but I left the class feeling that even though I might still be a

little scared, I could effectively manage just about any airway.

You guys and gals do an excellent job.

[Guest guest]

I would just like to echo the comments of Mr. Hatfield. I took the same

class as he did, and it was a true eye-opener for me in my relative

inexperience. Rich presented a lecture that was both concise and

informative, and I believe it really benefited me to hear such excellent

information from an individual who truly has an incredible amount of

experience in airway management. In particular, this information was pulled

together for use in the SLAM Flowchart, so it was not only interesting, but

also very practical.

The skills instructors were not only extremely knowledgeable and

experienced, but also very friendly and helpful. They presented us with a

number of simple " tricks " and other pointers for managing the difficult

airway (a friend of mine at work and I are still trying to get the go-ahead

for some gum elastic bougies). I left wondering why in the world I wasn't

taught some of these things in school.

I would recommend SLAM to anyone, particularly instructors. The idea of

paralyzing someone's body or incising their throat really paralyzed me with

fear, but I left the class feeling that even though I might still be a

little scared, I could effectively manage just about any airway.

You guys and gals do an excellent job.

[Guest guest]

I would just like to echo the comments of Mr. Hatfield. I took the same

class as he did, and it was a true eye-opener for me in my relative

inexperience. Rich presented a lecture that was both concise and

informative, and I believe it really benefited me to hear such excellent

information from an individual who truly has an incredible amount of

experience in airway management. In particular, this information was pulled

together for use in the SLAM Flowchart, so it was not only interesting, but

also very practical.

The skills instructors were not only extremely knowledgeable and

experienced, but also very friendly and helpful. They presented us with a

number of simple " tricks " and other pointers for managing the difficult

airway (a friend of mine at work and I are still trying to get the go-ahead

for some gum elastic bougies). I left wondering why in the world I wasn't

taught some of these things in school.

I would recommend SLAM to anyone, particularly instructors. The idea of

paralyzing someone's body or incising their throat really paralyzed me with

fear, but I left the class feeling that even though I might still be a

little scared, I could effectively manage just about any airway.

You guys and gals do an excellent job.

[Guest guest]

> Mr. Hatfield.

Mr.??

G** I feel old....

Mike

[Guest guest]

> Mr. Hatfield.

Mr.??

G** I feel old....

Mike

[Guest guest]

> Mr. Hatfield.

Mr.??

G** I feel old....

Mike

[Guest guest]

Thanks for this vote of confidence.

By all means get your bougies. I have used them again and again since I

learned about them. I'll give you an example. Had to intubate while going

down the road umpty-hundred miles an hour in the back of the truck. Winding

road, patient trying to crash, difficulty in getting the tube in even though I

could see the cords easily when I was just in the " right " position, but the

movement kept making me lose it. So I took bougie in hand and the next time I

got a view, tossed it in like a dart, straight end first. Threaded tube.

End of story. Good tube.

If nothing else, take up a collection among some medics, throw in $10 bucks a

piece, and get a package for around $70. You can buy them from the SLAM

website: http://www.airwayeducation.com/Products/Products.asp#Disposable

Again, thanks for the kind words.

Gene

> I would just like to echo the comments of Mr. Hatfield.  I took the same

> class as he did, and it was a true eye-opener for me in my relative

> inexperience.  Rich presented a lecture that was both concise and

> informative, and I believe it really benefited me to hear such excellent

> information from an individual who truly has an incredible amount of

> experience in airway management.  In particular, this information was pulled

> together for use in the SLAM Flowchart, so it was not only interesting, but

> also very practical.

> The skills instructors were not only extremely knowledgeable and

> experienced, but also very friendly and helpful.  They presented us with a

> number of simple " tricks " and other pointers for managing the difficult

> airway (a friend of mine at work and I are still trying to get the go-ahead

> for some gum elastic bougies).   I left wondering why in the world I wasn't

> taught some of these things in school.

> I would recommend SLAM to anyone, particularly instructors.  The idea of

> paralyzing someone's body or incising their throat really paralyzed me with

> fear, but I left the class feeling that even though I might still be a

> little scared, I could effectively manage just about any airway.

> You guys and gals do an excellent job.

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