Office-based Anesthetic Airway Management

Office-based Anesthetic Airway Management is organized by Dental Anesthesia Online, Ltd. (DAO).

Original Release: 7/1/2010
Last Review: 2/1/2020
Current Expiration: 8/28/2025

CE Hours: 2

Course Description:
Adverse respiratory events, notably lost airways, account for the vast majority of office based anesthetic adversity. This 2 hour presentation will address those patients with co-morbidities that predispose to respiratory and ventilatory adversity, with special emphasis on the pediatric airway. Currently available airway adjuncts will also be covered in detail.

Course Objectives:
• List 4 differences between the adult and pediatric airway
• Discuss asthma, obesity, and obstructive sleep apnea as they relate to peri-anesthetic airway patency
• List advantages and disadvantages of 3 types of upper airway adjuncts
• Explain treatment options for laryngospasm, bronchospasm, pulmonary edema and aspiration

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.

2.0 CE Hours