EMS World Expo 2018

For years, airway management has been synonymous with intubation, but airway management incorporates the entire sequence from establishing a patent airway to endotracheal intubation. This course will emphasize proper patient positioning as the foundation for proper airway management including the position a provider should assume relative to the patient.  Dr. Nelson will explore all facets of proper pre-oxygenation including novel uses of the nasal cannula and combinations of masks and other airway adjuncts to increase FiO2 as well as non-invasive positive pressure ventilation. Finally, Dr. Nelson will review RSI, drug-assisted airway, apneic oxygenation and the use of ketamine. The session will close with proper management of the post-intubation or post-supraglottic airway patient and proper strategies for sedation and paralysis that will decrease morbidity and mortality.

Read more of Dr. Nelson's work on EMS World's website: Pediatric Airway Management webinar