Understanding the Importance of Airway Management: 

• The role of airway management in preventing hypoxia and ensuring adequate ventilation 

• The basic anatomy and physiology of the upper and lower airway 

Types of Airway Obstruction: 

• Anatomical vs. mechanical obstruction 

• Common causes of airway obstruction: Foreign bodies, trauma, anaphylaxis, edema, and infections 

Assessment of the Airway: 

• Airway assessment tools (e.g., Mallampati classification, 3-3-2 rule, physical exam findings) 

• Signs of airway compromise: Stridor, labored breathing, cyanosis, altered mental status, and changes in vitals 

Basic Airway Maneuvers: 

• Head-Tilt Chin-Lift: Indication and technique for opening the airway in an unconscious patient 

• Jaw-Thrust: Indication and technique, particularly in trauma patients or suspected spinal injury 

• Positioning: Appropriate positioning of patients to maintain the airway (e.g., recovery position, lateral decubitus) 

Oropharyngeal Airway (OPA): 

• Indications, contraindications, and proper insertion technique 

• Sizing an OPA and troubleshooting common issues (e.g., gagging, discomfort) 

Nasopharyngeal Airway (NPA): 

• Indications, contraindications, and insertion technique 

• Sizing and troubleshooting (e.g., nasal trauma or resistance) 

Oxygen Delivery Devices: 

• Nasal Cannula, Simple Mask, Non-Rebreather Mask: Indications, flow rates, and oxygen concentration 

• Bag-Valve Mask (BVM): Technique, indications, and correct positioning 

• Humidified Oxygen Therapy: When and why it’s used, and how to set it up 

Endotracheal Tube (ETT) Overview: 

• Indications for endotracheal intubation 

• Basic principles of intubation, anatomy, and physiology 

• Equipment required for intubation: Laryngoscope, ET tubes, stylets, and suction 

• Manual Ventilation with BVM: Practice using a bag-valve mask for adequate ventilation and ensuring proper mask fit 

Common Complications and Troubleshooting: 

• Failure to Ventilate: Causes and solutions (e.g., airway obstruction, inadequate seal, equipment malfunction) 

• Failure to Intubate: Recognition and alternative strategies (e.g., laryngeal mask airway (LMA), supraglottic devices) 

• Airway Trauma: How to manage airway injuries (e.g., lacerations, fractures) while maintaining the airway 

• Aspiration Risk: Prevention and management of aspiration during airway management 

Recognizing and Managing Signs of Inadequate Ventilation: 

• Tachypnea, desaturation, increased work of breathing, and absent breath sounds 

Practice with Airway Management Equipment: 

• Demonstration and practice of basic airway maneuvers (head-tilt chin-lift, jaw-thrust, recovery position) 

• Hands-on experience inserting OPA and NPA on manikins, with feedback on technique 

• Practice with Bag-Valve Mask (BVM) ventilation, ensuring proper seal and ventilation technique 

Simulated Scenarios: 

• Participants work in small groups to practice airway management in simulated clinical scenarios (e.g., unresponsive patient, trauma case, respiratory distress) 

• Each participant gets the chance to apply techniques in controlled, high-fidelity simulations with real-time feedback 

Airway Management in Trauma: 

• Specific considerations for airway management in trauma patients (e.g., cervical spine precautions, facial fractures) 

• Use of the jaw-thrust maneuver in trauma cases 

Pediatric Airway Management: 

• Differences in pediatric anatomy (e.g., larger tongue, smaller airways, more compliant chest) 

• Age-based equipment sizing and special considerations for pediatric patients 

• Airway management techniques in infants and children 

Pregnancy and Airway Management: 

• Anatomical changes during pregnancy and their effect on airway management 

• Key considerations for intubation and ventilation in pregnant patients 

Recap of Key Concepts: 

• Review of airway assessment, techniques, and devices 

• Open floor discussion for questions 

Evaluation of Skills: 

• Participants demonstrate learned skills (OPA/NPA insertion, BVM ventilation, etc.) in a controlled environment 

• Feedback and final Q&A