| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1055-1056 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia |
| Volume | 61 |
| Issue number | 11 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Oct 11 2014 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:In May 2013, as part of the Global Outreach Program funded by the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society International Education Foundation, the authors conducted an airway workshop for the local anesthesia staff, residents, and technicians at the University Central Hospital of Kigali in Rwanda. The goal was primarily to equip the Rwandan anesthesia providers with basic airway management skills and, secondarily, to train Rwandan staff anesthetists to become teachers and instructors for future airway workshops. In addition, given the paucity of advanced airway technology within the country, one of the key objectives was to impart the skill of blind nasal intubation, which could be lifesaving in a difficult airway situation. The participants received instructions prior to performing blind nasal intubation. Using an intubating mannequin (Laerdal® Airway Management Trainer, Laerdal Medical Canada, Ltd., Toronto, ON, Canada) and a Beck Airway Airflow Monitor (BAAM) whistle (Life Medical Supplier, USA), we were able to simulate airflow through the BAAM whistle by bimanual compression of the artificial lungs, creating a continuous whistle to guide
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine