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Difficult Airway Management

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About this course

Dates: March 13-15, 2025 | Credits: 32.75* | Location: CHEST HQ in Glenview, IL

Confidently manage airways in patients who are critically ill after attending this interactive, hands-on course. Expert faculty will train you on how to solve airway problems and apply algorithms to airway scenarios. As you learn a standardized approach to preparation, you’ll discover how to maximize procedural success and patient safety. Apply your advanced skills with direct laryngoscopy and video laryngoscopes to your practice as you care for patients with difficult airways.

What you'll learn

Airway management for patients who are critically ill using evidence-based methods and crew resource management concepts

Systemic approaches to patient, equipment, and drug preparation before intubation

How to perform a direct laryngoscopy in a clinical environment

Use of video laryngoscopes, extraglottic devices, and cricothyrotomy in difficult or failed airways

Who should attend

Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonology

Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, Respiratory Therapists, Fellows

All experience levels


*CME credits are subject to change

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Study with the experts. Pass your exam.

Course content follows the ABIM critical care medicine blueprint for the 10-year Maintenance of Certification exam and the LKA.

Cardiovascular Disorders: 17.5%

 

Critical Care Ultrasound Scanning: 2%

 

Gastrointestinal Disorders: 5%

 

Hematologic and Oncologic Disorders: 5.5%

 

Infectious Disease: 12%

 

Neurologic Disorders: 9.5%

 

Pharmacology and Toxicology: 4.5%

 

Pulmonary Disease: 20%

 

Renal, Endocrine, and Metabolic Disorders: 15%

 

Research, Administration, and Ethics: 2%

 

Surgery, Trauma, and Transplantation: 7%

 

Why trust CHEST?

Expect personalized instruction from nationally renowned experts with low learner-to-teacher ratios when you attend a CHEST course.

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Meet Your Instructors


CHEST faculty are nationally recognized experts in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine who are trusted, respected clinicians in the chest medicine community. Through immersive learning experiences, our instructors help practitioners deliver exceptional care to their patients.

Health and safety information Attendees are expected to comply with all health and safety requirements in effect at the time of this CHEST event. CHEST reserves the right to adjust requirements and will notify attendees as applicable. Attendees are responsible for checking for updates issued by the state, city, venue, or CHEST before traveling to the location.

Save big on this and future courses as a member of CHEST. Select “Course + Membership” to save up to $330 on on this course. Plus, you'll receive Enhanced membership for the price of Basic. Membership pricing varies based on your profession. Learn about the benefits of CHEST membership.

Tuition


Physicians, doctoral professionals, or industry representatives

Early bird rate – through February 5

$2,809 Member

$3,139 Nonmember

Regular rate – February 6 or later

$2,909 Member

$3,239 Nonmember


APPs, RTs, in-training, and retirees

Early bird rate – through February 5

$2,379 Member

$2,489 Nonmember

Regular rate – February 6 or later

$2,479 Member

$2,589 Nonmember


Your tuition fee includes attendance at all course sessions and electronic access to course materials. (Printed materials or flash drives will not be provided.) Lunch and refreshments during breaks will be provided. Breakfast is available at CHEST-affiliated hotels.

Cancellation Policy

Tuition refund requests for this course must be received in writing by 4 weeks prior to the course start date for a full refund, less a $100 processing fee. Refunds will not be given after 4 weeks prior to the course start date. If you choose "Become a Member" when you register, only your course registration can be cancelled. No refunds will be given for membership.

CHEST reserves the right to cancel this course no later than 4 weeks prior to the start date. If a cancellation is necessary, your registration fee will be refunded, but CHEST is not responsible for other costs of attendance, such as travel. 

To register by phone, contact our Help Team: +1 (800) 343-2227 or +1 (224) 521-9800

Day 1: 7:30 am – 3:15 pm CT
Day 2: 8 am – 3:30 pm CT
Day 3: 7:30 am – 3:30 pm CT

Hands-on Workshops

  • Biomechanics of Intubation: Video Feedback of Technique 
  • Essential Skills: Direct Laryngoscopy, Bag-Valve-Mask, Bougie
  • Extraglottic Ventilation and Rescue Tools
  • VideoLaryngoscopy and Other Advanced Airway Tools
  • Fiberoptic Intubation Techniques
  • Limited Mouth Opening
  • Portable Videoscopes
  • Cricothyrotomy
  • High-Fidelity Simulations: A Teamwork Approach, Crew Resource Management, Difficulty Levels 2-5, Failed Airway and Rescue

Live Interactive Discussions 

  • Algorithms/Pharmacology

  • How Do You Do It?

  • Taking the Checklist Home


Online Modules 

  • Intro to VL Part 1

  • Intro to VL Part 2

  • Opportunities for Improvement 


Online Procedural Videos 

  • Awake Intubation  

  • Bag-Valve-Mask  

  • Crew Resource Management  

  • Cricothyrotomy  

  • Direct Laryngoscopy  

  • Extraglottic Airway  

  • Tracheostomy Management  

  • Video Laryngoscopy  

Start planning your travel to and from this course with special CHEST rates and discounts. Learn about hotel, flight, and transportation options.