Simulation in the Perioperative Environment

Unanticipated Difficult Airway for Perioperative Nurses and Scrub Techs

Course Overview

Be ready for anything in the OR. This focused course empowers registered nurses and scrub technicians with the expertise to confidently assist anesthesia during challenging airway situations. Through realistic simulations, the learners will experience a range of difficult airway scenarios and gain hands-on familiarity with the specialized equipment used to manage these critical events.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify patients who may present with difficult airway challenges.
2. Demonstrate effective assistance techniques in the OR during simulated difficult airway scenarios.
3. Determine and prioritize essential monitoring parameters to maintain patient safety during difficult airway management.