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Airway Emergencies Unlocked: Proven Strategies for Success Under Pressure

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In life-threatening emergencies, every second counts, and mastering airway management can make the difference between life and death. Airway Emergencies Unlocked dives deep into the critical skills and strategies needed to successfully navigate complex and high-pressure airway situations.

From understanding the physiology behind oxygenation and ventilation to mastering advanced tools like video laryngoscopy and supraglottic devices, this session will arm you with the knowledge to tackle even the most difficult airways with confidence. Special attention is given to challenging patient populations—including pediatric, geriatric, trauma, and obese patients—equipping you with tailored approaches for each. Learn how to troubleshoot common complications, manage respiratory failure, and overcome unexpected obstacles in real-time.

Whether you're an experienced provider or new to emergency airway management, this presentation will enhance your expertise, boost your confidence, and ultimately improve patient outcomes in critical situations. Join us for an unforgettable, hands-on journey through the world of airway emergencies!

Speaker

Erik Axene, MD, FACEP, MEd

Founder, Axene Continuing Education, LLC
Emergency Medicine Physician, EMS Medical Director

Dr. Erik Axene serves as an emergency medicine physician in the Dallas area. Dr Axene has served as medical director for multiple municipalities serving a wide variety of communities. Outside of the hospital, he has also worked for the NFL as an airway management physician for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He has also served in similar capacities for other professional sports franchises. Dr Axene also works nationally as the Chief Medical Officer for Axene Health Partners, LLC where he serves the world’s largest health plans, government agencies, and hospital systems. In this leadership role, Dr Axene works with healthcare leaders to improve the US healthcare delivery systems. In 2018 Dr. Axene won physician of the year honors for the Dallas/Ft Worth metroplex among all medical specialties. In 2019 he was awarded physician of the year nationally for Envision Physician Services, the largest physician group in the United States.

About the Sponsor

Ninth Brain Suite, LLC, established in 2001, offers a comprehensive software solution that assists EMS organizations in managing daily operations such as credential tracking, education, workforce scheduling, and compliance. With a robust suite of tools and real-time support, Ninth Brain helps streamline complex processes, allowing EMS professionals to focus on what they do best—saving lives. For more information, visit www.ninthbrain.com.