SimA.R.T. Introduction to Airway Management – April 7th, 2027

Event Description:

Sim A.R.T. – Introduction to Airway Management (3 hr) This hands on skills based course is an introduction to basic airway management skills/refresher. Participants will have ample opportunity to practice hands-on skills such as bag mask ventilation, extra-glottic devices and laryngoscopy while also being introduced to the principles of rapid sequence intubation and the use of airway checklists.

Objectives:

Course Objectives – Sim A.R.T. Introduction to Airway Management
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Recognize patients who require basic and advanced airway management and identify indications for escalation of airway support.
• Demonstrate effective bag-mask ventilation using appropriate positioning, airway adjuncts, and two-person ventilation techniques.
• Select and insert appropriate basic airway adjuncts, including oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal airways, when indicated.
• Demonstrate appropriate use of extraglottic airway devices, including device selection, insertion, confirmation of placement, and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrate the key steps of direct and/or video laryngoscopy, including patient positioning, laryngoscope handling, airway visualization, and optimization of the view.
• Describe the principles of rapid sequence intubation (RSI), including patient preparation, preoxygenation, medication selection, equipment preparation, and strategies for managing a difficult or failed airway.
• Apply a systematic approach to airway preparation and management using an airway checklist to promote team communication, equipment readiness, and patient safety.
• Recognize common airway management challenges and complications and describe initial strategies to optimize ventilation and oxygenation.
• Demonstrate effective teamwork and communication during airway management, including clear role assignment, closed-loop communication, and anticipation of potential airway difficulties.
• Integrate basic airway management skills into a structured approach to the emergency airway, with an emphasis on preparation, oxygenation, effective ventilation, and patient safety.

SimART Introduction to Airway Management Agenda:

1300-1310 – Welcome and Introductions
1310-1320 – Didactic: Airway Management Concepts
1320-1330 – Didactic: Airway Ventilation
1330-1345 – Time to Practice: Skills – Jaw Thrust, OPA, NPA, BVM
1345-1355 – Didactic: Extraglottic Devices
1355-1410 – Time to Practice: Skills – LMA and iGEL
1410-1425 – Didactic: Direct Laryngoscopy and Bougie
1425-1445 – Time to Practice: Skills – Direct Laryngoscopy, Bougie
1445-1450 Didactic: RSI and Airway Time Out
1450-1500 – Break
1500-1510 – Q & A
1510-1550 – Cases and Practice with RSI/Airway Timeout
1550-1600 – Wrap Up and Evaluation

Cancellation Policy
In accordance with CPD Medicine policy:

• More than 21 days’ notice: A refund will be issued, minus a 20% administrative fee (up to a maximum of $200).
• Less than 21 days’ notice: No refund will be provided.

Special refund requests may be submitted to the event coordinator for consideration by the Scientific Planning Committee Chair, CPD Director or the Managing Director.