Management of the Unanticipated Difficult Airway

This video, Chaired by Dr David Pescod and presented by Dr Moira Rush is aimed at anaesthesia providers familiar with basic airway assessment and general anaesthesia where tracheal intubation may be required, as well as anaesthesia assistants.

The presentation addresses the importance of thorough airway assessment and planning in every anaesthetic encounter and the need for locally appropriate guidelines for managing the unanticipated difficult airway.

The video covers:

1. Explain the major findings of the National Audit Project (NAP4) and the implications for anaesthetic practice.
2. Describe airway assessment and planning relevant to all anaesthetic encounters.
3. Summarise the Difficult Airway Society (DAS) guidelines for the unanticipated difficulty airway.
4. Examine the importance of local solutions to implementation and training.