Title: (Optional) Demonstrate the assessment and management of the advanced airway.
Course: Emergency Medical Technician III (14055-III) > Section: Assisting an Advanced Life Support (ALS) Provider with Advanced Procedures

Demonstration should include

- anatomy and physiology of patients of all ages
- signs and symptoms of adequate versus inadequate breathing
- indications for advanced airway management
- complications associated with advanced airway management
- airway assessment
- techniques within the emergency medical technician (EMT) scope of practice for ensuring a patent airway.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the differences between adult and child respiratory anatomy?
- What are indications that the patient needs an advanced airway?
- What are the complications associated with advanced airway management?