Unanticipated Difficult Airway in Trauma (Morning Session)
CICO, time-critical scenarios & surgical rescue
Date of Activity: Wednesday, 11 November 2026
Time: 8am to 2pm
Venue: Itqan Simulation and Clinical Center, Doha, Qatar
| Time | Station | Topic | Learning Objectives |
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| 8am to 9am | | Introduction and overview of DAS guidelines | — |
| 9.30am to 10am | 1 – Plan A | Video Laryngoscopy & Intubation (C-spine immobilization / blood) | - Select appropriate VL blade for trauma
- Demonstrate intubation with manual in-line stabilization
- Manage secretions/blood during laryngoscopy
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| 10am to 10.30am | 2 – Plan B | SAD & Intubation through LMA (maxillofacial trauma) | - Insert SAD correctly in trauma setting
- Perform intubation through SAD
- Recognize role of SAD as rescue or primary device
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| 10.30am to 11am | 3 – Plan C | Rescue Ventilation & THRIVE (failed ventilation) | - Apply effective two-person mask ventilation
- Utilize THRIVE for apneic oxygenation
- Identify signs of failed ventilation and escalate
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| 8am to 9am | Introduction and overview of DAS Guidelines | | |
| 11am to 10.30am | 4 – Plan D | FONA / Surgical Airway (cricothyroidotomy on models) | - Identify anatomical landmarks for cricothyroidotomy
- Perform scalpel-bougie-tube technique
- Demonstrate surgical airway within 60 seconds
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| 11.30am to 12pm | 5 | Human Factors & NTS (team dynamics & crisis communication) | - Apply closed-loop communication during crisis
- Allocate team roles effectively (leader, airway, assistant)
- Recognize cognitive biases in trauma airway management
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| 12.30pm to 1pm | 4 | Hybrid Intubation / Videostylet (combined techniques for distorted airways) | - Combine VL with bougie or videostylet
- Manage airway distortion from hematoma/edema
- Integrate multiple tools for difficult airway rescue
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| 1.30pm to 2pm | 5 | Pediatric Trauma Airway (anatomy, equipment, challenges) | - Recognize anatomical differences in pediatric airway
- Select appropriate equipment for children
- Adapt trauma algorithms to pediatric population
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| 2pm | | Conclusion & Certificates | — |
