Difficult Airway Management-Session 3-February 1st 1300-1400 Hours
This session will review most of the commonly available airway adjuncts and review the normal anatomical structure and landmarks. We will move from the basics to the advanced airway management techniques and focusing on those difficult airways using LEMON or Mallampati predictive scoring to anticipate and prepare for those airways that will be problematic.
Target Audience
EMS/Nursing Providers
Learning Objectives
Upon completion the student will be able to:
- Recognize the difficult airway
- Choose appropriate technique and equipment
- Troubleshoot airway management
- Review backup strategies
- Compare and contrast adult and pediatric airways
- Apply knowledge of algorithm, skill, devices and medication
Gene Eby, MD
Medical Director, Centura Health Prehospital Services
EMS Continuing Education approved by the State of Colorado through Centura Health Prehospital Services Training Center and Group # CO 039 (SAH), #CO 040 (PSF) and #CO 065 (SDG)
Available Credit
- 1.00 Airway, Ventilation, Respiratory
- 1.00 Nursing