Lights, Camera, Intubation: Video Analysis for Better Outcomes

Airway management remains one of the most critical yet challenging aspects of trauma and critical care. Effectively securing a patient's airway, particularly in high-stakes scenarios, requires continuous evaluation, refinement, and adherence to evidence-based practices. Despite advancements in airway management techniques and technology, variability in practice and decision-making continues to impact patient outcomes.

This presentation addresses these challenges by leveraging video-based airway reviews as a powerful tool for clinical education and continuous quality improvement (CQI). Using real-world case studies from our airway video library, we will explore both successful and challenging airway management scenarios, emphasizing lessons learned and key performance errors identified in emergency intubations.

Integrating a structured video review methodology will demonstrate how case-based learning fosters a deeper understanding of airway management complexities. This approach strengthens technical skills and enhances clinical decision-making under pressure.

This session will draw on the latest research from Weingart et al, "Taxonomy of Key Performance Errors for Emergency Intubation," to provide a scholarly foundation for the discussion. By the end of this presentation, participants will gain actionable insights into optimizing airway management strategies, ultimately leading to improved patient safety and clinical performance.