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Airway Video Database and Airway of the Month

The Airway Video Database (AVD) is a free, open-access repository of deidentified airway videos for education and research. It was created at The University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) and The University of Kansas Health System (TUKHS) by Dr. Andrew Pirotte from the Department of Emergency Medicine.

The educational content is created and produced by Dr. Andrew Pirotte and Dr. Kyle Brown from KUMC/TUKHS Emergency Medicine and Dr. Reba Hodge from Emergency Medicine/Critical Care Medicine at Prisma Health/University of South Carolina.

This page is intentionally simple: a short project description, a clear list of links, and brief summaries of the major components for Foundations learners and faculty.

Project links

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Airway of the Month Presents: Emergency Airway Triple ThreatInteractive airway education hub built from AOTM cases: checklist, calculators, videos, rescue tools, and AoTM. Critical ChecklistFour-step ED airway workflow: Preparation, Timeout, Airway, Post-Airway. Suggested airway checklist PDFPrintable checklist to help enhance airway preparation and team communication. Airway skills tutorial videosSimulation-based videos walking through setup, video laryngoscopy, difficult airway techniques, and advanced airway skills. Airway Archive / Video DatabaseVideo-only repository for self-directed learning and review of specific scenarios or techniques. Airway of the Month seriesMonthly tutorial cases with technique discussion, view optimization, adjuncts, adjustments, and take-home points. AOTM on XOngoing dissemination and public updates for new Airway of the Month releases. Emergency Airway Education IndexPlain-text topic index designed for learners, FOAM sites, and search discoverability.

Component summaries

Short descriptions for the Foundations page

Airway Introduction

The Airway Introduction video is a brief overview of what the database has to offer, why it was created, how to navigate it, and how it can be used as a supplement for learners or the continuing education of those already in practice.

Airway Skills Tutorial Videos

The Airway Skills Tutorial Videos were created in a simulation environment. They walk through practice-enhancing techniques from basic room setup and video laryngoscopy optimization to difficult airways and advanced airway skills.

Airway Archive

The Airway Archive is the video-only repository. It contains airway videos that users can search by topic or hashtag for self-directed learning, scenario review, and special-technique examples.

Airway of the Month

Airway of the Month is a monthly tutorial series that walks through airway scenarios, technique choices, view optimization, possible adjuncts or adjustments, and key take-aways to help clinicians grow their airway skills.

Ongoing updates

The team can use its X/Twitter account for free open-access dissemination of new AoTM cases, educational content, and future additions to the Airway Video Database.

Interactive companion hub

Airway of the Month Presents adds quick-hit clinical teaching tools: checklist mode, on-shift rescue, post-intubation troubleshooting, calculator guides, peds color zones, video theater, and skill decks.

AoTM cases to feature

Curated Airway of the Month examples

December 2024

Featured AoTM: December 2024

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Required disclaimer

AOTM Disclaimer: This database is for your information and education only. It is intended solely for use by medical providers seeking to further understanding of airway management. All patient identifying information has been removed from the videos; however, if you believe patient information was inadvertently included or other concerns arise during your review, please email Dr. Andrew Pirotte (apirotte@kumc.edu) directly.

Suggested use

How Foundations can link to the project

Use this page as the stable public landing page. It provides a concise project overview, the core links, featured Airway of the Month examples, and the required deidentification and educational-use disclaimer.

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