Episode Summary

In this episode we talk about an airway procedure that we rarely perform…that can be somewhat daunting…but can make an enormous difference in patient safety…we talk about awake intubation.

We review the ASA’s Difficult Airway Algorithm and the Difficult Airway Society’s and the Canadian Airway Focus Group’s recommendations regarding awake intubation.

We go over the indications, equipment, positioning, and other key features to help demystify the performance of this important airway skill.

What You’ll Learn

1. Review several airway society's recommendations about awake intubation.
2. Discuss the decision-making regarding awake intubation.
3. Evaluate indications and situations where awake intubation can be utilized.
4. Focus on the physiologic difficult airway and why patients experiencing these signs and symptoms should be considered for an awake intubation approach
5. Examine the equipment used and positioning for an awake intubation.

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Podcast music by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com