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The Unexpected Difficult Airway: How to Avoid It & How to Manage It

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11:30 AM
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World Continuing Education Alliance eLearning System
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About this activity

American College of Emergency Physicians This lecture discusses the best management for difficult airways in the emergency department, and how to anticipate and avoid trouble during intubation in these cases. Objectives Discuss the effectiveness of and the tools available for airway management in the emergency department today. Review what defines a "difficult" and "failed" airway. Discuss the patient characteristics that predict a difficult airway. Learn how to anticipate and avoid trouble during intubation in the emergency department.