Episode 05: Differentiating Difficult Airway Algorithms and Checklists

In this episode we highlight the various difficult airway algorithms and failed airway checklists developed by professional airway organizations. These tools used by anesthesia providers to develop their personal airway management plans and to help guide decision making in the event of a difficult or failed airway. 

References

1. Apfelbaum JL, et.al. 2022 American Society of Anesthesiologists Practice Guidelines for Management of the Difficult Airway. Anesthesiology. 2022 Jan 1;136(1):31-81. doi: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000004002. PMID: 34762729. 
2. Frerk C, et al. Difficult Airway Society intubation guidelines working group. Difficult Airway Society 2015 guidelines for management of unanticipated difficult intubation in adults. Br J Anaesth. 2015 Dec;115(6):827-48. doi: 10.1093/bja/aev371. 
3. Jung H. A comprehensive review of difficult airway management strategies for patient safety. Anesth Pain Med (Seoul). 2023 Oct;18(4):331-339. doi: 10.17085/apm.23123. 
4. Law JA, et. al. Canadian Airway Focus Group. Canadian Airway Focus Group updated consensus-based recommendations for management of the difficult airway: part 2. Planning and implementing safe management of the patient with an anticipated difficult airway. Can J Anaesth. 2021 Sep;68(9):1405-1436. doi: 10.1007/s12630-021-02008-z. 
5. Law JA, et. Al. Canadian Airway Focus Group. Canadian Airway Focus Group updated consensus-based recommendations for management of the difficult airway: part 1. Difficult airway management encountered in an unconscious patient. Can J Anaesth. 2021 Sep;68(9):1373-1404. doi: 10.1007/s12630-021-02007-0. 

Resources/information discussed in podcast

 | Ariadne Labs OR Crisis Checklists: https://www.ariadnelabs.org/safe-surgery-safe-systems/surgical-safety/or-crisis-checklists/or-crisis-checklist-download/
Stanford Emergency Manual: https://emergencymanual.stanford.edu/ 
The Nurse Anesthesia Failed Airway Checklist: 
 
 
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