Evergreen Fire (IH) Difficult Airway Nov 10, 12, 19, 2026

This class will use the Difficult Airway manikin, anterior with a very swollen tongue. Overview of causes of a difficult airway, broken down through the HEAVEN acronym (Hypoxemia, Extremes of Size, Anatomic Challenges, Vomit/Fluids, Exsanguination, Neck Mobility) followed by practice starting with BLS oxygenation and ventilation including positioning, suctioning, PEEP, pre- and apneic-oxygenation/de-nitrogenation, oral airway w/ depressor, two-thumbs down two-person BVM and the AirQ. Will cover the LEMON acronym for airway evaluation. This is followed by Glidescope hyperangulated practice with assistance from the BLS providers. Suctioning (SALAD) and appropriate intubation. Will practice with Magill Forceps. Practice with OG Tubes with will follow. This will conclude with a full-scale scenario, including Resuscitative Sequence Intubation using the checklist.

Target Audience

Evergreen Fire/Rescue EMS Providers

Learning Objectives

Objective 1: By the end of this training, the participant will be able to describe how to recognize a difficult airway. The participant will also be able to evaluate the difficult airway using the LEMON method.

Objective 2: By the end of this training, the participant will be able to manage a difficult airway using BLS techniques and equipment.

Objective 3: By the end of this training, the participant will be able to manage a difficult airway through intubation, with a back-up of surgical cric, at their level of certification. BLS will assist with ventilating, suctioning, management of equipment and confirmation of tube placement (EtCO2). ALS providers will also practice with the Magill Forceps, removing an “obstruction,” and will place an OG tube, with assistance from BLS.

 

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 2.00 Airway, Ventilation, Respiratory
Course opens: 
11/10/2025
Course expires: 
11/19/2029
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0

David Leonard,  NRP, FP-C, Instructor 2

 

  

EMS Continuing Education approved by the State of Colorado through Common Spirit Health Prehospital Services Training Center and Group # CO 039 (SAH), #CO 040 (PSF) 

Available Credit

  • 2.00 Airway, Ventilation, Respiratory

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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