The Difficult Airway Course: Anesthesia 2013

THE ONE COURSE YOU’LL NEED
 Instruction by a world-class faculty of airway experts with an unparalleled passion for teaching.
• Proven airway algorithms that go beyond the ASA and apply to the most challenging airway situations.
• Hands-on sessions that allow you to practice with a multitude of proven airway devices.
• Techniques and “pearls” that benefit even the most experienced providers.
• Code airway stations that hone your skills and test your knowledge.
• Exclusive offer: All course attendees are eligible for a 40% discount on the definitive airway management text book, Management of the Difficult and Failed Airway, 2nd edition (McGraw-Hill, 2011) by Orlando Hung, MD and Michael F. Murphy, MD.

Purpose: Airway Management is a critical skill in Anesthesia. This course is designed to provide participants with state-of-the-art information and hands-on experience to ensure effective and appropriate management of difficult and failed airways.

Target audience: The Difficult Airway Course: Anesthesia is intended for healthcare providers including, Anesthesiologists, Nurse Anesthetists and Anesthesiologist Assistants.

Course objectives: Upon successful completion of the course, the participant will be able to: 1. Anticipate and manage the difficult airway; 2. Identify and manage the failed airway; 3. Understand the special case of the failed airway in obstetrics and pediatrics; and 4. Perform an awake intubation in the predicted difficult airway