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Airway situation

Prehospital SCAPE / Pulmonary Edema Airway

Many SCAPE patients improve with early CPAP/NIV and afterload reduction when available by protocol.

EMSSCAPECPAP

Clinical-use limit: Educational resource and cognitive-aid guide only; not a bedside order set or substitute for local protocol, medical direction, or clinical judgment.

Case management cards

Tap each card to reveal the focused answer. The four cards match the airway workflow: before, during, after, and pitfalls.

Related resources

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References and anchors

ACEP adult ED intubation clinical policyACEP rapid-sequence intubation policy statementACEP mechanical ventilation policy statement