Ep 224: ASA 2022 Difficult Airway Algorithm Update

Episode 224 of the Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs podcast, hosted by Jeremy Stanley, titled "Ep 224: ASA 2022 Difficult Airway Algorithm Update" was published on January 24, 2023 and runs 30 minutes.

January 24, 2023 ·30m · Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs

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Summary

The latest update to the ASA Difficult Airway Algorithm has a number of key changes that Jeremy and Sass will take you through in this episode of the podcast. You’ll notice that the Algorithm is much more practical and easier to use in an emergency. Overall there’s been a massive emphasis placed on situational awareness and limiting attempts, and for the first time, there are guidelines for pediatric difficult airways. Here are some of the things you’ll learn on this show: The updates to the algorithm that you should be aware of. (2:21) The most important changes in this fourth iteration. (3:14) Why airway management might not be safer today than it’s been in the past. (6:15) Intubation awake vs after induction. (9:17) Providing oxygen throughout airway management. (12:54) An update on capnography. (15:20) A greater emphasis on the passage of time. (16:09) Combination techniques. (19:01) Follow-up care suggestions. (20:38) Read more about the algorithm: https://pubs.asahq.org/anesthesiology/article/136/1/31/117915/2022-American-Society-of-Anesthesiologists About our hosts: https://www.kpsan.org/school/people/ 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

Episode Description

The latest update to the ASA Difficult Airway Algorithm has a number of key changes that Jeremy and Sass will take you through in this episode of the podcast. You’ll notice that the Algorithm is much more practical and easier to use in an emergency. Overall there’s been a massive emphasis placed on situational awareness and limiting attempts, and for the first time, there are guidelines for pediatric difficult airways.

Here are some of the things you’ll learn on this show:

The updates to the algorithm that you should be aware of. (2:21)
The most important changes in this fourth iteration. (3:14)
Why airway management might not be safer today than it’s been in the past. (6:15)
Intubation awake vs after induction. (9:17)
Providing oxygen throughout airway management. (12:54)
An update on capnography. (15:20)
A greater emphasis on the passage of time. (16:09)
Combination techniques. (19:01)
Follow-up care suggestions. (20:38)

Read more about the algorithm: https://pubs.asahq.org/anesthesiology/article/136/1/31/117915/2022-American-Society-of-Anesthesiologists

About our hosts: https://www.kpsan.org/school/people/

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

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