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Airway of the Month: December 2024

Featured Airway of the Month case selected for learners and faculty. Use the video with a short teaching summary, discussion prompts, and the required deidentification disclaimer.

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Clinical-use limit: Educational resource and cognitive-aid guide only; not a bedside order set or substitute for local protocol, medical direction, or clinical judgment.

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Tap each card to reveal the focused answer. The four cards match the airway workflow: before, during, after, and pitfalls.

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AOTM Disclaimer: This database is for your information and education only. It is intended solely for use by medical providers seeking to further understanding of airway management. All patient identifying information has been removed from the videos; however, if you believe patient information was inadvertently included or other concerns arise during your review, please email Dr. Andrew Pirotte directly.

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About this resource
Created by: Andrew Pirotte, MD; Kyle Brown, MD; Reba Hodge, MD; Amanda Vanderwerf, PharmD, BCEMP; Morgan Kimball, PharmD, BCEMP; Joshua Mohess Clinical review: Emergency medicine faculty review completed. Medication content reviewed by Amanda Vanderwerf, PharmD, BCEMP, and Morgan Kimball, PharmD, BCEMP. Last reviewed: 2026-07-23 Next scheduled review: 2027-01-23 Designed for: EM residents, emergency physicians, EMS clinicians, airway educators, and simulation faculty Important: Educational resource and cognitive-aid guide only; not a bedside order set or substitute for local protocol, medical direction, or clinical judgment. Website contact: [email protected]