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Supraglottic Airways

Physiology and Advanced Uses

The lecture duration is 21min.

0.5 CPD Points, 0.5 CEUs, 0.5 CME credits approval pending.
Accredited by CPDUK, CBRN and Provider Pending.

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Irene Osborn
General Anesthesiologists at Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, New York, USA
Lecture Summary

The invention of the laryngeal mask by Dr. Archie Brain in 1988 began an era of airway management and anesthetic innovation that continues today. The supraglottic airway is an alternative to mask ventilation and endotracheal intubation yet provides another solution to management of the difficult airway. The device has undergone an evolution in design and function and today exists as an invaluable tool in managing our challenging patient population and surgical demands.

Target Audience

Emergency Medicine Doctors
Emergency Medicine Nurses
Paramedics
Rural GP's

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, you should be able to:

  • Describe the indications and limitations of supraglottic airway devices
  • Appreciate the evolution of design and insertion technique over the past 30 years
  • Explore the uses in unusual settings and emergency situations

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