Date

March 13 - 15, 2025

Location

CHEST Global Headquarters
2595 Patriot Boulevard
Glenview, IL 60026
UNITED STATES

CME credits and MOC points

32.75

Difficult Airway Management

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About this course

Dates: March 13-15, 2025 | Credits: 32.75* | Location: CHEST HQ in Glenview, IL

Confidently manage airways in patients who are critically ill after attending this interactive, hands-on course. Expert faculty will train you on how to solve airway problems and apply algorithms to airway scenarios. As you learn a standardized approach to preparation, you’ll discover how to maximize procedural success and patient safety. Apply your advanced skills with direct laryngoscopy and video laryngoscopes to your practice as you care for patients with difficult airways.

What you'll learn

Airway management for patients who are critically ill using evidence-based methods and crew resource management concepts

Systemic approaches to patient, equipment, and drug preparation before intubation

How to perform a direct laryngoscopy in a clinical environment

Use of video laryngoscopes, extraglottic devices, and cricothyrotomy in difficult or failed airways

Who should attend

SPECIALTIES

Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonology

CLINICIAN TYPE

Physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, Respiratory Therapists, Fellows

LEVEL

All experience levels

*CME credits are subject to change

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Study with the experts. Pass your exam.

Course content follows the ABIM critical care medicine blueprint for the 10-year Maintenance of Certification exam and the LKA.

Cardiovascular Disorders: 17.5%

Critical Care Ultrasound Scanning: 2%

Gastrointestinal Disorders: 5%

Hematologic and Oncologic Disorders: 5.5%

Infectious Disease: 12%

Neurologic Disorders: 9.5%

Pharmacology and Toxicology: 4.5%

Pulmonary Disease: 20%

Renal, Endocrine, and Metabolic Disorders: 15%

Research, Administration, and Ethics: 2%

Surgery, Trauma, and Transplantation: 7%

Why trust CHEST?

Expect personalized instruction from nationally renowned experts with low learner-to-teacher ratios when you attend a CHEST course.

Holds Accreditation With Commendation from the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education

First medical association in the United States to receive accreditation from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare

Meet Your Instructors

CHEST faculty are nationally recognized experts in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine who are trusted, respected clinicians in the chest medicine community. Through immersive learning experiences, our instructors help practitioners deliver exceptional care to their patients.

Health and safety information Attendees are expected to comply with all health and safety requirements in effect at the time of this CHEST event. CHEST reserves the right to adjust requirements and will notify attendees as applicable. Attendees are responsible for checking for updates issued by the state, city, venue, or CHEST before traveling to the location.

Save big on this and future courses as a member of CHEST. Select “Course + Membership” to save up to $330 on on this course. Plus, you'll receive Enhanced membership for the price of Basic. Membership pricing varies based on your profession. Learn about the benefits of CHEST membership.

Tuition

Physician, nonphysician doctoral, or industry representative

Early bird rate – through February 5

$2,809 Member

$3,139 Nonmember

Regular rate – February 6 or later

$2,909 Member

$3,239 Nonmember

Nonphysician clinician or in-training

Early bird rate – through February 5

$2,379 Member

$2,489 Nonmember

Regular rate – February 6 or later

$2,479 Member

$2,589 Nonmember

Your tuition fee includes attendance at all course sessions and electronic access to course materials. (Printed materials or flash drives will not be provided.) Lunch and refreshments during breaks will be provided. Breakfast is available at CHEST-affiliated hotels.

Cancellation Policy

Tuition refund requests for this course must be received in writing by 4 weeks prior to the course start date for a full refund, less a $100 processing fee. Refunds will not be given after 4 weeks prior to the course start date. If you choose "Become a Member" when you register, only your course registration can be cancelled. No refunds will be given for membership.

CHEST reserves the right to cancel this course no later than 4 weeks prior to the start date. If a cancellation is necessary, your registration fee will be refunded, but CHEST is not responsible for other costs of attendance, such as travel.

To register by phone, contact our Help Team: +1 (800) 343-2227 or +1 (224) 521-9800

Day 1: 7:30 am – 3:15 pm CT
Day 2: 8 am – 3:30 pm CT
Day 3: 7:30 am – 3:30 pm CT

Hands-on Workshops

Biomechanics of Intubation: Video Feedback of Technique
Essential Skills: Direct Laryngoscopy, Bag-Valve-Mask, Bougie
Extraglottic Ventilation and Rescue Tools
VideoLaryngoscopy and Other Advanced Airway Tools
Fiberoptic Intubation Techniques
Limited Mouth Opening
Portable Videoscopes
Cricothyrotomy
High-Fidelity Simulations: A Teamwork Approach, Crew Resource Management, Difficulty Levels 2-5, Failed Airway and Rescue

Live Interactive Discussions

Algorithms/Pharmacology
How Do You Do It?
Taking the Checklist Home

Online Modules

Intro to VL Part 1
Intro to VL Part 2
Opportunities for Improvement

Online Procedural Videos

Awake Intubation
Bag-Valve-Mask
Crew Resource Management
Cricothyrotomy
Direct Laryngoscopy
Extraglottic Airway
Tracheostomy Management
Video Laryngoscopy

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