Basic Airway Management

Pittsburgh, PA US
January 17, 2024

This course will provide attendees an introduction to airway management in critically ill patients. 

Target Audience

Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants 

Learning Objectives

The learner will be able to identify available resources

The learner will be able to discuss the importance calling resources for assistance with difficult airway

The learner will be able to demonstrate aggressive suctioning techniques for intubation in GI/Variceal bleeding patients

The learner will be able to discuss ways to mitigate aspiration and unintended emesis

The learner will be understand alternative strategies for patient positioning to improve anatomical views during laryngoscopy

The learner will be able to demonstrate and utilize the 3-3-2 , LEMON, and other pre-intubation patient assessments to predict difficulty of airway management

Additional Information

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 4.00 AAPA Category I CME
  • 4.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 4.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
01/17/2024
Course expires: 
01/31/2024
Event starts: 
01/17/2024 - 8:00am EST
Event ends: 
01/17/2024 - 12:00pm EST
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UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
300 Halket St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
United States

Charley Warner DNP, CRN, CFRN

Erika Bassett PA-C

In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Nursing (ANCC) - The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 4 contact hours.

Physician Assistants (AAPA)- The University of Pittsburgh has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 4  AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation. 

Available Credit

  • 4.00 AAPA Category I CME
  • 4.00 ANCC
    UPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
  • 4.00 Attendance
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