Supraglottic Airways (i-gel) and EZ/IO

March 30, 2024

This was a hands-on training using anatomically structured airway heads and simulated soft tissue/bone for an interosseous drill. The IO training used the EZ IO equipment. Training included how to find appropriate anatomical landmarks at the humeral head and proximal tibia, sizing of the needle/catheter, and flow rates for fluid administration at both sites. Discussed Denver Metro Protocols for Lidocaine HCL slow push. Airway training included best techniques for inserting NPA and OPA and i-gel supraglottic airway. Discussion of anatomy of the oropharynx and larynx, and tips to ensure i-gel is inserted to necessary depth.

Target Audience

Arapahoe Basin Ski Patrol

Learning Objectives

Airway management for the BLS provider

Use of airway adjuncts

Use of supraglottic airway

EZ IO drill

Humeral head and proximal tibia IO placement

Fluid resuscitation and IO medication administration 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.50 Airway, Ventilation, Respiratory
    • 0.50 NCCP-ARV: Ventilation
  • 0.50 Medical
    • 0.50 NCCP-Medical: Medication Delivery
  • 0.50 Trauma
    • 0.50 NCCP-Trauma: Fluid Resuscitation
Course opens: 
03/30/2024
Course expires: 
03/30/2024
Event starts: 
03/30/2024 - 17:00
Event ends: 
03/30/2024 - 18:30
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
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Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
Dillon, CO 80435
United States
+1 (970) 513-5715

Sean Allen, NRP, CCEMT-P, FP-C

Teleflex

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

  • 0.50 Airway, Ventilation, Respiratory
    • 0.50 NCCP-ARV: Ventilation
  • 0.50 Medical
    • 0.50 NCCP-Medical: Medication Delivery
  • 0.50 Trauma
    • 0.50 NCCP-Trauma: Fluid Resuscitation

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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