Not enough people are doing awake intubation in the ED or doing it as quickly as possible in the ICU. I have spoken about the technique many times on EMCrit. This lecture was specifically crafted for the EMCrit audience by my friend and airway guru, George Kovacs. I consider it to be the definitive discussion on emergent awake intubation.

For the equipment links, go to the Rapid Sequence Awake Post

Previous Podcasts on Awake Intubation

The original method (I've moved away from the teachings here with the availability of better equipment)

The Rapid Sequence Awake Intubation

Awake in Halifax, Part I – An interview with Ian Morris, Anesthesiologist

More Great Stuff from George Kovacs

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Now on to the Vodcast…