Advanced Airway Management Techniques

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Course Description:

This course focuses on advanced airway management techniques for critically ill patients, offering healthcare providers essential skills for managing difficult airways in emergency and intensive care settings. All students who finish the required videos, lessons, and final exam will receive 2.0 Continuing Education Units.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will:

  1. Understand the anatomy and physiology of the airway.
  2. Be able to identify patients at risk for difficult airway situations.
  3. Learn advanced airway management techniques such as intubation, video laryngoscopy, and supraglottic airway devices.
  4. Apply appropriate airway management strategies in emergency and critical care settings.
  5. Recognize and manage complications associated with advanced airway interventions.
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What Will You Learn?

  • In this course, you will learn advanced airway management techniques for critically ill patients. You’ll gain a deep understanding of airway anatomy, identify risk factors for difficult airways, and master techniques like intubation and video laryngoscopy. You'll also learn how to manage airways in critical situations and address complications using effective troubleshooting strategies. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped to handle complex airway emergencies with confidence.

Course Content

Introduction to Airway Anatomy
In this section, participants will explore the essential structures of the airway, including the upper and lower respiratory tracts. Understanding the anatomy is critical for performing advanced airway management techniques for healthcare professionals. This overview will focus on identifying key landmarks, such as the larynx, trachea, and bronchial tree, which are crucial for safe and effective airway interventions in critical care scenarios.

  • Overview of the Airway Anatomy
  • Upper Airway Anatomy
  • Lower Airway Anatomy
    02:50
  • Key Landmarks for Airway Management
  • Challenges in Airway Management
    02:03
  • Module One: Understanding Respiratory Anatomy – Final Lesson
    07:30

Risk Factors for Difficult Airways
This section focuses on identifying patients at risk for difficult airways, a critical step in airway management. Participants will learn to assess various factors that can complicate airway management, such as anatomical abnormalities, trauma, obesity, and medical conditions like obstructive sleep apnea. Understanding these risk factors allows healthcare providers to plan ahead and choose the most appropriate airway intervention techniques, minimizing complications during emergencies.

Advanced Airway Techniques
This section covers essential advanced airway management techniques, including endotracheal intubation, video laryngoscopy, and the use of supraglottic airway devices. Participants will gain hands-on knowledge of when and how to apply each technique in critical care settings, ensuring effective airway management during emergencies. The session also covers best practices, equipment usage, and troubleshooting common challenges to enhance patient outcomes.

Airway Management in Critical Situations
This section focuses on managing airways in high-stakes scenarios such as cardiac arrest, trauma, and respiratory failure. Participants will learn the appropriate interventions for securing and maintaining a patent airway under time-sensitive, life-threatening conditions. The module emphasizes rapid decision-making, teamwork, and the application of advanced airway techniques to optimize patient outcomes in critical care and emergency settings.

Complications and Troubleshooting
This module focuses on recognizing, managing, and troubleshooting complications that can arise during and after airway management. Effective handling of these complications is crucial for patient safety and successful airway management. Here, we will cover lessons on specific complications, their early identification, and practical troubleshooting strategies.

Course Exam
The final exam for the Advanced Airway Management course is designed to comprehensively assess your knowledge and understanding of airway management techniques, challenges, and complications encountered in emergency and critical care settings. This exam will evaluate your grasp of the anatomy of the upper and lower airways, key landmarks essential for airway management, and your ability to recognize and address common and complex airway challenges. You will be tested on various aspects of airway management, including: Anatomy and Physiology: Understanding the upper and lower airway anatomy and identifying key landmarks crucial for airway interventions. Advanced Airway Techniques: Demonstrating knowledge of endotracheal intubation, video laryngoscopy, supraglottic airway devices, bougie-assisted intubation, and surgical airway procedures. Managing Difficult Airways: Applying strategies to manage anatomical abnormalities such as obesity, limited neck mobility, dental issues, and other medical conditions that can impact airway management. Emergency and Critical Care Airway Management: Recognizing the best practices for airway management in emergency situations, cardiac arrest, and critical care scenarios. Pharmacologic Adjuncts: Understanding the role of sedatives, paralytics, and analgesics used during airway management. Ventilator Management: Assessing your ability to manage a ventilated patient and make appropriate adjustments. Post-Airway Care: Demonstrating knowledge of post-intubation care and recognizing potential complications. Complications and Troubleshooting: Identifying complications during airway management and demonstrating the ability to troubleshoot equipment failures, patient-related issues, and communicate effectively during crises. The exam consists of 30 multiple-choice and short-answer questions, carefully designed to test your understanding of the course material. You will be required to apply critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills to answer questions that mirror real-life scenarios you may encounter as a healthcare professional. This exam is an opportunity to demonstrate your competency and readiness to manage airway emergencies confidently and effectively, ensuring you are well-prepared for advanced practice in airway management. Duration: 60 minutes Passing Score: 80% Good luck, and remember to review all aspects of airway management, as this exam covers a wide range of topics from basic airway techniques to complex, advanced procedures.

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