Paediatric Airway Emergencies

Paediatric airway emergencies are confronting, having the right skill and knowledge will help you to be prepared to effectively manage this life threatening situation. Respiratory distress in young patients often requires a different approach due to differences in anatomy and physiology, requiring age-specific considerations. Are you prepared to deal with a paediatric airway emergency? 

In this webinar, we will review the time critical skills required to assess and manage a threatened airway in a paediatric patient. 

Delivered by experienced critical care nursing educator, Grace Larson, this webinar will equip you to:

• identify and differentiate the causes of  paediatric airway emergencies 

• understand the anatomical and physiological differences between paediatric and adult airways and their impact on airway management, ensuring the application of appropriate paediatric-specific strategies

• select airway devices for different ages based on anatomical differences, with a focus on safety and effectiveness in emergency management

• utilise structured diagnostic algorithms to differentiate upper versus lower airway obstructions 

• rapidly identify red-flag symptoms that necessitate immediate intervention 

Packed with actionable tips such as how to position a child for optimal airway function, intubation considerations, and the application of continuous waveform capnography, this webinar is vital for any healthcare professional involved in managing paediatric airway emergencies including paramedics, ED, ICU PACU and intraoperative.

This is a Medcast Continuing Medical Education (CME) course.