Using "learn not blame" to prevent and manage anaesthetic airway emergencies.

Take learning points from several real cases

Know how to recognise someone at high risk of aspiration, and reduce the risk

Recognise and correct oesophageal intubation

Revise the "can't intubate can't oxygenate' algorithm

Recognise and evacuate a compromising neck haematoma

Understand the importance of knowing how to use all (new) pieces of equipment

Know how to reduce the risk of and deal with an airway fire

Airway emergencies are unfortunately common and all anaesthetists must be prepared to prevent and manage them. We take a look at some well known cases, as well as reports, guidelines and scenarios to understand these emergencies better, thus helping us prevent and manage them. Matthew Bigwood is a consultant anaesthetist in the UK and is part of the Doctors' Association UK (DAUK) committee. DAUK are a strictly non-profit campaigning and lobbying organisation comprised of UK doctors and medical students. Our collective voice aims to be at the heart of policy making for health, engaging with the media outlets whose opinions inform the public. We advocate for both the medical profession and patients, and we fight for a better NHS. For more information and to consider becoming a member visit: https://www.dauk.org/

Learn Not Blame: Anaesthetics: Airway Emergencies

Doctors Association UK (DAUK)

Learn not Blame

This series on 'Learn not Blame' culture will explore topics around how to approach significant events in clinical care.
This will include:
-Compassionate culture
-Systems approach
-Lessons Learnt
-Burnout amongst doctors and how to tackle this