seems like a interesting device to make intubation in the field easier. only thing i did not like about this video was the fact that they probably overinflated the cuff to the ETT.
Apparently we have the wrong manequin to use the SALT on. I guess it'll give you something to do during extrication. I think I'll stick with digital intubation.
the issue is in older patients whom are supine (larger and floppier epiglottis). it was very difficult to get the needed displacement with the tongue blade provided. This is an issue that is being addressed with the manufacturer and should be solved by now. Just remember I put myself in positions that i could not use a BVM effectively. That was the goal. it wasn't easy, or ideal, and that is the point of the SALT airway. It is refractory as if now, but could catapult forward shortly.
I made this video. I cannot stress enough the need for anterior tongue displacement. We conducted a study at Newton Medical Center EMS on the product and I used it in the field as a primary adjunct. I personally found that a patient laying supine is the worst enemy of the SALT. However, it does not mean that it does not work, it just means that there is an issue.
awesome product...just used it for the first real time thirty minutes ago and it worked like a dream. totally intubated in less than ten seconds...will be stocking this on all our trucks now
I was able to play with this on 2 different dummies in a class. 30 people used it and never missed. One person had real world experience with it and he claimed it "really worked" on difficult tubbings.
It was created by a medic from Dekalb Co. Georgia.
I was part of a study with this device using both a dummy and then a couple days later in a cadaver lab. In the dummy lab it worked just as easily as shown in this video. The cadaver was a different story, nearly everyone was unsuccessful in using this device for blind intubation. In theory this is a wonderful tool but with varying anatomies the real world application wasn't as promising.
It's a great demonstration if he used some lube or oil for the manikin it might appear less barbaric. My only question is for the patient with more anterior airway given a manikin have the ideal airway structure. Would this device still be as effective.
Great demonstration of one of the most exciting airway tools to come along in many years! And thank you for adding the statement at the end about the continued need for tongue displacement. One question: is lubrication of the ETT necessary to pass through the SALT?
seems like a interesting device to make intubation in the field easier. only thing i did not like about this video was the fact that they probably overinflated the cuff to the ETT.
guitarguyf50 5 months ago
Apparently we have the wrong manequin to use the SALT on. I guess it'll give you something to do during extrication. I think I'll stick with digital intubation.
mrmeaner69 11 months ago
the issue is in older patients whom are supine (larger and floppier epiglottis). it was very difficult to get the needed displacement with the tongue blade provided. This is an issue that is being addressed with the manufacturer and should be solved by now. Just remember I put myself in positions that i could not use a BVM effectively. That was the goal. it wasn't easy, or ideal, and that is the point of the SALT airway. It is refractory as if now, but could catapult forward shortly.
pmdc8722 1 year ago
I made this video. I cannot stress enough the need for anterior tongue displacement. We conducted a study at Newton Medical Center EMS on the product and I used it in the field as a primary adjunct. I personally found that a patient laying supine is the worst enemy of the SALT. However, it does not mean that it does not work, it just means that there is an issue.
pmdc8722 1 year ago
awesome product...just used it for the first real time thirty minutes ago and it worked like a dream. totally intubated in less than ten seconds...will be stocking this on all our trucks now
399productions 1 year ago
I was able to play with this on 2 different dummies in a class. 30 people used it and never missed. One person had real world experience with it and he claimed it "really worked" on difficult tubbings.
It was created by a medic from Dekalb Co. Georgia.
brantleymoore 2 years ago
I was part of a study with this device using both a dummy and then a couple days later in a cadaver lab. In the dummy lab it worked just as easily as shown in this video. The cadaver was a different story, nearly everyone was unsuccessful in using this device for blind intubation. In theory this is a wonderful tool but with varying anatomies the real world application wasn't as promising.
sprtanbaseball 2 years ago
I would really like to know, if anyone has made any reliable experience in the field with this device so far.
Looks so easy, safe and effective.
quater52 2 years ago
it is! belive me!
hageloco 2 years ago
It's a great demonstration if he used some lube or oil for the manikin it might appear less barbaric. My only question is for the patient with more anterior airway given a manikin have the ideal airway structure. Would this device still be as effective.
rrtnps 2 years ago
WOW...poor patient, pretty rough handling of his airway, God forbid any C-spine issues! Cool devise thou.
defibtrainer 2 years ago
Great demonstration of one of the most exciting airway tools to come along in many years! And thank you for adding the statement at the end about the continued need for tongue displacement. One question: is lubrication of the ETT necessary to pass through the SALT?
harwetopa 2 years ago
What a HUNK doing this video!!!!! Love u, GB
pmdc8722 2 years ago 2