From the opening of the mouth to the insertion of the tube, Airway CamTM Video Series, Volume 1, presents real O.R. footage of orotracheal intubation from the point of the laryngoscopist. This twenty-six minute videotape is fast paced, with professional editing, graphics and narration. Freeze frames and slow motion sequences provide a unique visual tour of the procedure. It is the perfect supplement to manikin training. The tape provides an introductory overview to direct laryngoscopy, and demonstrates practical techniques and different blades on a variety of adult and pediatric patients. The dynamic footage shows thirteen different patients being intubated, including a neonate and three additional pediatric patients.
Volume 2 creates a new standard in teaching pediatric intubation. The tape highlights differences in pediatric anatomy and equipment in a seven minute introduction, followed by intubations on a variety of infants and children with different blades. Freeze frames, arrows, and graphics highlight key landmarks and teaching points.
Volume 3 features advanced airway imaging and laryngoscopy techniques. This dynamic tape provides an in-depth look at airway anatomy and intubation. At the start of the tape, fiberoptic and stroboscopic devices display dynamic airway anatomy. A detailed discussion of laryngeal landmarks is presented for a better understanding of what is seen during direct laryngoscopy. After a review of different blade designs, simple and effective laryngoscopy maneuvers are discussed and demonstrated. Intubations are effectively demonstrated on 15 adult patients in approximately 28 minutes.
Volume 4, focuses on the secrets of curved blade laryngoscopy. Curved blades are the mainstay of emergency airway management. This tape highlights four major teaching points: the importance of an epiglottis first approach, bimanual laryngoscopy (external laryngeal manipulation by the laryngoscopist), recognition of the posterior laryngeal structures, and straight to cuff stylet shaping. More than twenty new curved blade cases are presented, showing cases from the operating room, the cadaver lab, and the emergency department. In addition to Airway Cam views, anatomy is reviewed using the Glidescope Video Laryngoscope. Custom designed graphics and unique educational methods with non-embalmed cadavers are presented. The overall goal is to present a step-wise strategy for first pass intubation success. Emphasis is also placed on distinguishing the esophagus from the larynx and avoiding pitfalls that can result in esophageal placement.
