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Cultivate a Fearless FONA Mindset

“Calm in crisis. Clear in method. Prepared in mind. Steady in hand.”

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About This PACscape

The emergency surgical airway is a simple procedure, but one of the hardest to perform under pressure. Why? Because fear, hesitation, and human factors often stand in the way. In this space, we break down those barriers. We dismantle the myth that FONA has to be terrifying and help you build a FEARLESS FONA MINDSET—one that thrives in the heat of a can’t-intubate, can’t-oxygenate crisis.

Through storytelling, immersive, interactive content, you’ll explore every critical element of successful FONA. You’ll sharpen your technical skills, confront the human factors, and develop the confidence to act without hesitation. When that high-stakes moment comes, you’ll be ready, not frozen. If you want to be the clinician who delivers when it counts, this is where it starts.

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Course Description
  • Description: The Fearless FONA Training Program
  • Creator: Jonathan St George, MD
  • Includes: Online + Hands-On Curriculum
  • Completion Time: 30-45 minutes (not including simulation)
  • CME & Certificate available: Yes (with site subscription)
Learning Objectives
An infographic titled 'CONCEPTS' outlining four key points related to success at FONA, accompanied by a serene background featuring a monk in meditation by a mountain landscape.
An illustration featuring a monk meditating against a serene background, with bullet points outlining key skills related to stress reduction, simplifying processes, deploying tactics, and performing procedures, all framed by decorative elements.

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A visually striking graphic titled 'Fearless FONA', featuring a meditating figure resembling a monk against a backdrop of swirling clouds and light. The image promotes cultivating a mindset for managing urgent medical scenarios, emphasizing concepts like human factors, practice, simplicity, and planning. QR code included for engagement.
the fearless FONA mindset

Take the first step towards the cultivation of a mindset that will help you make the cut.

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An illustrated poster titled 'Human Factors: Why We Fail When It Matters,' featuring a monk in a dynamic pose, surrounded by key concepts like 'Stress Response,' 'Misplaced Fear,' 'Language,' 'Breathing,' 'Training,' and 'Teamwork.' It includes a quote by Bruce Lee about chaos and opportunity and emphasizes overcoming barriers in crisis situations.
the 1st element

Human factors are among the most significant barriers to performing FONA. Some of them may surprise you. Learn how to overcome them here. Yes, it’s time to rewire your brain.

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the 2nd element

In a stressful and time-dependent environment, you need to cultivate simplicity. Explore this critical element and use it to create an elegant, minimalist approach to the CICO scenario.

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An infographic titled 'The Element of Planning' outlining key planning steps and principles for crisis response. It features diverse individuals in medical attire collaborating around a table with charts and equipment. The design includes a quote emphasizing the importance of preparation and structured planning.
the 3rd element

FONA is a straightforward procedure, but the path to its successful implementation is fraught with pitfalls. Knowing the failed airway algorithm is not enough. You need an actionable plan. Learn the strategy and tactics that make up another critical element of cultivating your fearless FONA mindset.

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A motivational poster emphasizing the importance of regular practice in emergency medical procedures, featuring a meditating figure in a martial arts outfit surrounded by graphics illustrating key concepts like 'Regular Practice,' 'Task Trainers,' and 'Simulations.' The background features a dramatic lighting effect.
the 4th element

Time inevitably erodes our skills. So, how do we stay prepared for this high-stakes, low-frequency event? The cultivation of regular practice. Get started here.

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Build Your Own Training Lab

Turn any space into a hands-on airway training zone. Grab our posters and your gear, and follow a few simple steps.

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What’s Next

You could stop here, but why would you want to? You have the entire universe of online immersive and interactive learning spaces here. If you’re with us in person at one of our live events, courses, or pop-up learning spaces, use the enhanced digital content for hands-on training, skills development, and expert coaching, all designed for next-generation learning to elevate your airway practice.

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Meet the Creators

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JOnathan St George, MD

Jonathan St. George is an Emergency Medicine Physician. He is the creator of the PAC methodology, with a lifelong interest in airway management and MedEd innovation, and a goal of improving how we learn.