Course Objectives

1. Understand the recognition of the normal and abnormal

pediatric airway.
2. Describe the normal developmental anatomy of the
pediatric airway
3. Highlight specific differences between the pediatric airway
and adult airway.
4. Understand how these differences affect contemporary
airway management.
5. Define difficult airway and related terminology
6. List some important causes of difficult airway
7. Describe a rational approach and devices for difficult
airway management
8. Describe future trends in difficult airway management
9. Understand the definition and classification of supraglottic
devices.
10. Understand the applied anatomy and physiology relevant
to supraglottic devices.
11. Discuss the uses and limitations of the different
supraglottic devices.
12. Discuss the future trends in the evolution of supraglottic
devices.
13. Identify common airway problems in the postoperative
period
14. Describe the recognition and management of common
airway problems in the recovery room.
15. Develop criteria for the management and disposition of
subsets of patients from the post anesthetic care unit
16. Identify important article on airway in major
anesthesiology journals.
17. Briefly describe the methodology and results of these
articles.
18. Recognize the impact of these articles on contemporary
airway management in pediatric patients.
McAllen, TX
June 14, 2014 0730 to 1730
Wingate by Wyndham Airport Hotel, 1500 Wichita
Ave., McAllen, TX 78503. Directly across the street
from the McAllen Airport. Hotel phone number:
(956) 632-2000.
San Antonio, TX
2014 Courses:
7/26; 8/16; 9/27; 10/25; 11/15
0730 to 1730
Norris Conference Center - 4522 Fredericksburg
Road, A-100, San Antonio, TX 78201.
Lodging available next door at:
Springhill Suites Medical Center NW - by Marriott
3636 NW Loop 410, 78201 " (210) 737-6086
All providers are invited to attend:
SRNA/Resident CRNA/MD/DO/PA
This full-day course includes lectures, hands-on
stations, CEs, food and refreshments. Secure online
registration: www.slamairway.com
Attend Saturday Pediatric Workshop and Sunday
Adult Workshop to receive a combined course
discount.
The SLAM textbook by James Michael Rich, CRNA,
is for sale from many booksellers.
Oxygenation, ventilation,
& intubation for children
Pediatric RSI
Pediatric resuscitation
update
Pediatric rescue ventilation
Use of videolaryngoscopy in
pediatric airway management
Basic through advanced
pediatric airway techniques


SLAM 1-Day
Course on
Pediatric Airway
Management
If Your Patient Cant Breathe,
Nothing Else Matters!
SLAM
3526 Lakeview Pkwy
Suite B-238
Rowlett, TX 75088
Phone: 214-578-1731
Fax: 210-910-6242
Email: orders@slamairway.com
Web: www.slamairway.com

Continuing Education Information
Approved for 10 CE credits by these groups:
AANA (for CRNAs)
AMA Category I for Physicians and PAs
Faculty

Patrick Olomu, MD Conference Chair
Alex Visuara, MD
William Teskey, CRNA
Jim Rich, CRNA
SLAM

We provide training for airway management providers.
Our focus is on Education & Training, Patient Safety and
Clinical Competency. The SLAM

1-Day Airway
Management Course offers instruction and application of
basic, advanced and special airway considerations. This
full-day workshop features cutting-edge management
strategies for the emergency/difficult airway and includes
hands-on training with state-of-the art equipment.
Fees and Registration
CRNA/ MD/DO/PA: $300
EMS/RN/AT/RT - $200
SRNA/Resident: $150
Includes lectures, CE/CMEs hands-on training,
food and refreshments. Enrollment and seating
are strictly limited, so register now!
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
1) Secure and online at www.slamairway.com
2) Download & print registration form on screen and
submit by fax.
3) Mail registration form with payment to:
SLAM
3526 Lakeview Pkwy, Suite B-238
Rowlett, TX 75088
Prevent and Overcome Complications
The ASA Closed Claims Liability Study revealed that
85% of airway injuries resulted in death or brain
death. The cost of each averaged $400,000 with a
maximal cost of $5.4 million. SLAM seeks to
decrease personal and institutional liability by
teaching safe and effective airway management
principles and techniques. Attend SLAM and learn
how to prevent and overcome potentially deadly
airway complications.
Course Activities
Morning Session: Lectures
Registration and continental breakfast
Overview of the pediatric airway
Use of supraglottic airway devices for
oxygenation and ventilation in children
The difficult pediatric airway Dr. Patrick Olomu
Literature review in pediatric airway
management: insightful picks
Common postoperative airway complications in
pediatric patients

Lunch

Afternoon Session: Hands-on Training
Attendees will rotate between these repeating
stations:
Videolaryngoscopy
Rescue ventilation using supraglottic airways
Direct laryngoscopy & tracheal Intubation
Nasal intubation
Special techniques to overcome difficult
laryngoscopy and failed tracheal intubation
Videolaryngoscopy and fiberoptic stylets