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Airway of the MonthRead the patient. Rescue the airway. Run the room.
Airway of the MonthRead the patient. Rescue the airway. Run the room.
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ChecklistPreparation, timeout, failed-attempt escalation, and post-airway care.CalculatorsBasic calculator, sizing, meds, pediatrics, and vent settings.Rescue / Tube In, Patient WorseHypoxia, hypotension, EtCO₂, alarms, sedation.Cognitive OffloadRoom scripts, handoff, and debrief phrases.Workflow ToolsLocal airway cart, no-PHI debrief capture, and offline pocket mode.
About this resource
Created by: Andrew Pirotte, MD; Kyle Brown, MD; Reba Hodge, MD; Amanda Vanderwerf, PharmD, BCEMP; Morgan Kimball, PharmD, BCEMP; Joshua Mohess
Clinical review: Clinical review pending: local ED, ICU, EMS, anesthesia, pharmacy, and pediatric protocol review recommended before bedside teaching rollout.
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23
Next scheduled review: 2027-01-23
Designed for: EM residents, emergency physicians, EMS clinicians, airway educators, and simulation faculty
Important: Educational resource and cognitive-aid guide only; not a bedside order set or substitute for local protocol, medical direction, or clinical judgment.
Website contact: kybrown@kumc.edu