How would you manage a patient in acute respiratory distress ... from an obstructing oral mass ... with no mouth opening... and such distorted anatomy that ENT doesn't think an emergent trach is possible? Join Dr Martin Ma in a case-based discussion involving the decision points, and ample pitfalls, of managing an out-of-OR difficult airway, a situation that is associated with significant morbidity.
After participating in this PBLD, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the risks and benefits of transferring a precarious airway to the OR for management.
2. List interventions which may improve oxygenation.
3. Recognize the potential effects of hypercapnia.
4. Discuss options for securing the airway, and the limitations of each.
