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We understand that plans can change for many reasons, resulting in the need to change your registration. To ensure fairness and transparency, we’ve developed policies that are as accommodating as possible. Our Cancellation and Transfer policies are summarized below – please click here to see the full text of these.
Cancellation
The following fee schedule applies to all cancellations regardless of the reason for cancellation:
Transfer
Alternately, registrants may transfer their registration with a 100% tuition credit under the following terms:
All cancellation and transfer requests must be made in writing to registrations@theairwaysite.com before the start of the course.
AMEC does not waive the fees outlined above due to natural disasters, weather-related problems, travel delays, government shutdowns or similar events beyond our control.
In the unlikely event AMEC is required to cancel a course, all attendees will receive a 100% refund or may transfer to another course.
See our full Cancellation, Transfer and General Course Policies here.
Thousands of physicians world-wide come to our course for intensive training in the most critical elements of difficult airway management. Highlights include:
Hands-on Training in Crucial Airway Techniques
| Lung Separation Workshop Optional Pre-Course Workshop |
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The Difficult Airway Course: Anesthesia
This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 18.50 Class A CE credits; Code Number 1046371; Expiration Date 11/15/2026.
Lung Separation Workshop
This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 3.75 Class A CE credits; Code Number 1046370; Expiration Date 11/15/2026.
The Difficult Airway Course: Anesthesia
SCP Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 18.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Lung Separation Workshop
SCP Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The Difficult Airway Course: Anesthesia
This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 18.50 Class A CE credits; Code Number 1045068; Expiration Date 9/21/2025.
Lung Separation Workshop
This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 3.75 Class A CE credits; Code Number 1045069; Expiration Date 9//21/2025.
Participants in the ANZCA and FPM CPD program may claim this workshop as a CICO emergency response activity in their CPD portfolio.
Recognition code: ER-24-CICO-011
Emergency Response Activity: CICO
Recognition Expiration Date: 30 June 2027
2025 Typical Course Schedule (final schedule distributed on-site)
Day 1
Lung Separation Workshop (optional/pre-registration required)
6:15-7:30 am
Optional Workshop Registration/Continental Breakfast (for workshop participants only)
7:30-8:00 am
Introduction to Lung Separation
8:00-11:15 am
Left-sided DLT placement, confirmation and troubleshooting.
Right-sided DLT placement, confirmation and troubleshooting.
Placement of Bronchial Blockers
11:15-11:45 am
Lunch (Provided for Lung Separation Workshop participants only)
The Difficult Airway Course: Anesthesia
11:00 – 11:45 am
Registration
11:45 - 12:25 pm
Course Introduction: Welcome
Cornerstone: Managing the Difficult Airway
12:25 - 1:10 pm
Difficult Airway Identification and Planning
1:10 - 1:30 pm
Airway Anatomy: Nasal Endoscopy Self-Scope and Airway Ultrasound
1:30 - 1:45 pm
Break/Exhibits
1:45 - 2:15 pm
Awake Tracheal Intubation
2:15 - 2:45 pm
Difficult Airway in Pediatric Patients
2:45 - 3:05 pm
Break/Exhibits
3:05 - 6:05 pm
Breakout Sessions:
Case Discussion: Anticipated Difficult Airway - Obstructing Pathology
Case Discussion: Anticipated Difficult Airway - Non-Obstructing Pathology
Skills Workshop: Awake Tracheal Intubation
Day 2
6:30 - 7:30 am
Registration/Breakfast
Cornerstone: Managing the Failed Airway
7:30-8:00 am
Difficult Airway in the Induced Patient
8:00 - 8:30 am
Cannot Intubate / Cannot Ventilate
8:30 - 8:45 am
Break/Exhibits
8:45 am – 10:15 pm
Breakout Sessiosn:
Case Discussion: Difficult Airway in the Induced Patient
Skills Workshop: Surgical Airway
Skills Workshop: Management of the Failed Airway
10:15 - 10:30 am
Break
10:30am - 12:00pm
Breakout Sessions:
Case Discussion: Difficult Airway in the Induced Patient
Skills Workshop: Surgical Airway
Skills Workshop: Management of the Failed Airway
12:00 – 12:45 pm
Panel Lunch (provided)
12:45 - 1:45 pm
Human Factors in an Airway Crisis
1:45 - 3:30 pm
Code Airway™ Simulations
3:30 - 3:45 pm
Break/Exhibits
3:45 - 5:00 pm
Code Airway™ Simulations
Day 3
Cornerstone: Endotracheal Tube Exchange & Extubation of the Difficult Airway
6:30-7:30 am
Registration/Continental Breakfast
7:30-8:30 am
Extubation and Airway Exchange Catheters
8:30-10:30 am
Rotate Sessions:
Case Discussions: Intra-Op Airway Issues, Tracheostomy Issues and Extubation Issues
Skills Workshop: Airway Exchange Catheters & Additional Flexible Endoscopy Practice
10:30-11:30 am
Interactive Exam, Review and Final Wrap-up
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