Airway management is a primary consideration in the field of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency medicine. This one-hour distance based course will provide Doctors of Chiropractic with current information concerning airway management in an emergent situation. We will cover basic and some advanced techniques, stopping before intubation and surgical methods. The course is designed for the general practice Doctor of Chiropractic who works at athletic events, the CCSP and DACBSP who work the sideline at sporting events and the health care practitioner who wants to be ready or knowledgeable when confronted with an emergent situation. Airway management is a primary consideration in the field of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency medicine. This one-hour distance based course will provide Doctors of Chiropractic with current information concerning airway management in an emergent situation. We will cover basic and some advanced techniques, stopping before intubation and surgical methods. The course is designed for the general practice Doctor of Chiropractic who works at athletic events, the CCSP and DACBSP who work the sideline at sporting events and the health care practitioner who wants to be ready or knowledgeable when confronted with an emergent situation.ObjectivesRecognize an emergency situation, assess and open an airway, clear an airway, prevent it from closing and understand oxygen use.
