Day 1

Didactic presentations by Dr. Levitan and Dr. Rezaie on crisis performance, oxygenation, airway anatomy, laryngoscopy, endoscopy, pediatrics, rescue oxygenation techniques and critical care.

Hands-on practice with OR SIM bronchoscopic simulators, long endoscopes on custom designed intubation manikins, and self-nasoendoscopy using sterile sheaths.

End of day will involve discussion of challenging airway management cases from participants and faculty.

Enrollment limited to 32 maximum.

Breakfast. lunch and refreshments provided on site

Start time: 0745 End time: 1700

Day 2

Hands-on practice with 12 specially prepared cadavers*, plus unique custom built intubation models (with anatomic variation) and unique custom built male and female surgical models. Intense procedural instruction focused on an incrementalized approach to performing critical airway procedures. The morning is dedicated to laryngoscopy (direct & video), tube delivery, stylets and bougies, endoscopy, and supraglottic airways. The afternoon includes more time with endoscopy, video laryngoscopes, and ends with surgical airways (cricothyrotomy).

Breakfast, lunch and refreshments provided on site

Start time: 0745 End time: ~1600

*Please note: In the event the course does not have full enrollment the number of cadavers may be reduced, between 8 and 12 specimens.

Course Location:

Healthcare Innovation and Science Centre

Address: 353 Rodeo Drive, Spring Branch TX, 78070

Registration and CME: CEME.org

REGISTRATION LINK—scroll down to airway courses at: www.ceme.org

Course Hotel:

Hampton Inn Bulverde Texas Hill Country

Address: 499 Singing Oaks, Spring Branch, TX 78070

Phone: (830) 438-5007. Book hotel through CEME.org site link for discounted pricing.

The hotel is a 25 minute ride from San Antonio Airport. If you do not have a vehicle, van transport will available from the hotel to the course location (approximately a 5 minute drive).