Introduction to the Human Element

A NEXTGEN LEARNING SPACE DESIGNED TO ELEVATE YOUR AIRWAY PRACTICE

Introduction

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In this space we will explore the question, if the emergency surgical airway is such a simple procedure. Why then, is it so hard? The first step to understanding is the realization that it’s mastering ourselves that’s the challenge. Listen to the audio here to get you started on your journey, then taking the next steps is as easy as scrolling down. 👇

Next Steps

Congratulations! You are well on your way towards cultivating a Fearless FONA Mindset. To take the next step, visit any of the related posters in this series, or go to the online space below.

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Critical Language

PEEP

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Critical Language

The Sniffing Position

critical language designed to elevate your airway practice by Brendan Tarantino Insight Putting your patient in the sniffing position facilitates intubation by reducing the angle of approach to the trachea. […]

Critical Language

The Critical Language Compendium

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Letters to a Young Airway Practitioner

It's that time of year when the new interns are on the steep part of that learning curve. Here is a timeless letter with great advice for the young airway practitioner.

Tools of the Trade

Why You Need a FONA Kit

The Scalpel Finger Bougie (SFB) technique did away with the old emergency cricothyrotomy kits, and while the old kits should remain in the past, maybe it’s time we rethink the […]

Tools of the Trade

A Realistic Difficult Airway Trainer for Inhalation Burn Injury

tools of the trade designed to elevate your airway practice […]

Physiologically Difficult

Focus On Hemodynamics in the Peri-Intubation Period

EVIDENCE based airway When it comes to intubation we are […]

Tools of the Trade

The AMBU aSCOPE

tools of the trade designed to elevate your airway practice TOOLS OF THE TRADE – REVIEW The AMBU aScope is a single-use, flexible bronchoscopy device that can be used for […]

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