OasisLMS

Participants will explore the use of video laryngoscopy (VL) and direct laryngoscopy (DL) in contemporary airway management. This session will compare VL and DL regarding first-pass success rates, visualization, patient safety, and cost-effectiveness across routine and difficult airway scenarios. The session will review evidence-based best practices for integrating VL into daily anesthesia workflows, including ergonomic optimization, device selection, and troubleshooting common challenges. Emphasis will also be placed on VL’s pivotal role in education—demonstrating how it enhances visualization, facilitates real-time guidance, and supports competency development in nurse anesthesiology residents. Through clinical insights and shared experience, expert CRNAs will offer practical strategies to maximize VL's utility in various settings, promoting both patient safety and provider confidence.

Learning Outcome(s):

• Discuss the comparative effectiveness of video laryngoscopy and direct laryngoscopy in airway management
• Identify best practices for integrating video laryngoscopy into daily anesthesia practice, including troubleshooting common challenges and optimizing ergonomics.
• Evaluate the role of video laryngoscopy in current anesthesia practice and identify situations that most benefit from this airway management technique.

Supported by Medtronic.

The achievement will include a digital badge, which is a visual representation of this achievement, signifying that you have obtained a level of knowledge. Digital badges can be found here or on the left side menu under Digital Badges.   

This program has been prior approved by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology for 1 Class A CE credits; Code Number 1046138; Expiration Date 10/8/2026.

Laura Ardizzone, DNP, MBA, CRNA, DCC, FAANA
Director of CRNA Services
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
NY, New York, United States

Mark Gabot, DNP, CRNA, FAANA
Academic and Clinical Faculty
Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia
Pasadena, California, United States


Jeremy S. Heiner, EdD, MSN, CRNA, FAANA
Academic and Clinical Faculty
Kaiser Permanente School of Anesthesia
Pasadena, California, United States


Karen J. Maresch, DNAP, CRNA
CRNA
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Accreditation Information:
The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. 

AANA is an approved provider by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP #10862.

Disclosure Statement:
Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.

Post-Test Attempt Notice:
A minimum passing score of 80% is required to pass this course. You have TWO opportunities to achieve a passing score. If you fail to achieve a passing score of 80%, you will not receive CE credit for this course.

Content Disclaimer:
The views, information, or opinions expressed within the videos and audio are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology.

Course content has been prepared by the presenter/developer, and each viewer agrees that the presenter/developer is solely responsible for the content and the accuracy thereof. The viewer agrees that the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology has no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content.

Refund Policy:
Continuing education activities are nonrefundable.