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Adult Advanced Airway Management—A QI project from Cowichan District Hospital
Rural emergency teams must be prepared to perform the time-critical procedure of adult advanced airway management. A quality improvement (QI) project at Cowichan District Hospital aimed to decrease the time to obtain equipment for adult advanced airway management by nurses and physicians within the Emergency Department.
Building Care in a Remote Community
This article highlights the vital role of Okime Island in British Columbia as a lifeline for the remote community of Kyuquot, thanks to its Red Cross outpost health center and new state-of-the-art dock. The dock, rebuilt after a damaging storm, ensures safe helicopter landings and improves access to critical healthcare for residents, fishers, and forestry workers. The story underscores the significance of trust, community connection, and Island Health's investment in remote care