This course will focus on the evolution of difficult airway algorithms and the various components of evidenced based emergency airway management. Identification of current types of nasal ventilation and benefits to maintaining airway patency will be introduced for best practice management of the critical care patient.
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Course Type: Video
CEUs/Hours Offered: AARC - CRCE/1.0; CE Broker/1.0 Direct Delivery Of Respiratory Care Services, CE Broker #20-802426; IACET/0.1
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Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to describe the evolution of different airway algorithms.
- After this course, participants will be able to list components of emergency airway management.
- After this course, participants will be able to identify the benefits of high flow nasal cannula.
- After this course, participants will be able to discuss the purpose of nasal ventilation to minimize airway obstruction in critical care ventilation.
Course created on October 27, 2020
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-10 Minutes | Review the evolution of the Difficult Airway Society algorithm for emergency airway management |
| 10-15 Minutes | Discuss case study for emergent airway management |
| 15-30 Minutes | Review National Audit Project goals and the current Difficult Airway Society clinical guidelines for emergency airway management |
| 30-45 Minutes | Review evidence-based practice for the front of neck access and the Vortex approach as a tool for emergency airway management |
| 45-55 Minutes | Review evidenced-based best practice benefits of high flow nasal cannula for nasal ventilation |
| 55-60 Minutes | Summary |
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Christina Riccio
MD
Dr. Christina Riccio, M.D., is a Board-Certified Anesthesiologist, and Associate Professor at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management. Dr. Riccio joined the UT Southwestern faculty in 2010. She specializes in surgical and procedural anesthesia for patients with difficult airways. Dr. Riccio earned her medical degree at the Georgetown University School of Medicine where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. She completed a residency in anesthesiology at the University of California San Diego Medical Center. Her clinical and research interests include airway devices during general anesthesia, deep sedation in obese patients, and complex airway management in critical care. She speaks nationally and has led several regional Airway Workshops for anesthesiologists. She is the creator and initial director of the popular Difficult Airway Resident Rotation where she teaches advanced airway management techniques to UTSW trainees. Dr. Riccio is an active member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the Dallas County Anesthesiology Society, the Society for Airway Management, and the Texas Society of Anesthesiologists. She has consulted for Teleflex Incorporated in the past and currently serves on the Medical Advisory Board for Vyaire Medical.
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Sponsor Disclosure: This Course is presented by Continued Respiratory Therapy.
Content Disclosure: Although This presentation discusses the Vortex Approach created by Dr. Nicholas Chrimes, it does not focus exclusively on any specific product or service.
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American Association for Respiratory Care
This non-traditional program has been approved for a maximum of 1 contact hour(s) Continuing Respiratory Care Education (CRCE) credit by the American Association for Respiratory Care, 9425 N. MacArthur Blvd. Suite 100 Irving TX 75063. Course # 184430000
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