Demystifying Awake Intubation

Awake tracheal intubation is a procedure that many of us rarely perform. In this episode, Jeremy and Sass focus on the indications for awake intubation.   They talk about the 2022 ASA Difficult Airway Algorithm portion that focuses on awake intubation, as well as the process and considerations for performing it. Take a listen and help demystify this infrequent (but important) airway management technique.   Also, if you are planning to attend the AANA Annual Congress in Seattle on August 20, consider stopping by Jeremy’s lecture on “Topical Thunder: An Awake Intubation Technique That Works” and see him use the technique on stage to intubate himself.   Here are some of the things you’ll learn on this show: What is an awake intubation and why would you use this procedure? The overall incidence of awake intubation is actually pretty low. The history of the ASA algorithm and what it says along with the other algorithms out there. What was updated in the 2022 ASA difficult airway algorithm. So when should this procedure actually be considered? The techniques used during an awake intubation.   About our hosts: https://kpatprogram.org/about-the-school/faculty.html  Visit us online: http://beyondthemaskpodcast.com  Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf