This immersive, hands-on workshop is designed for emergency medicine and critical care clinicians seeking advanced training in awake airway management and ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia. 

Participants will learn how to perform flexible scope laryngoscopy and awake intubation while developing the technical skills necessary to manage anticipated and unanticipated difficult airways. The course also provides practical training in ultrasound-guided regional nerve blocks for acute pain management associated with fractures, wounds, and other emergency department procedures. 

Through a combination of focused lectures, live demonstrations, hands-on simulation, and small-group instruction, learners will gain confidence in procedures that are infrequently performed but critically important when needed. 

Learners will have the opportunity to volunteer to undergo laryngoscopy – please contact here for more information regarding consent and waiver. 

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: 

1. Identify the equipment, medications, and preparation required for flexible scope laryngoscopy and awake intubation.
2. Perform flexible scope laryngoscopy and awake intubation using established best practices.
3. Recognize airway anatomy and optimize visualization using a flexible video scope.
4. Identify sonographic landmarks and anatomy necessary for ultrasound-guided distal extremity nerve blocks.
5. Select appropriate tools, local anesthetics, and techniques for regional anesthesia in emergency and critical care settings.
6. Apply ultrasound-guided nerve block techniques to support pain management for fractures, wounds, and bedside procedures. 

5:00 PM     Introduction and Faculty Lectures 

5:30 PM    Nasopharyngeal Endoscopy 

6:00 PM     Awake Nasopharyngeal Intubation 

7:00 PM     Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Blocks 

8:00 PM     Adjourn 

This course is designed for:  

• Emergency Medicine Physicians 

• Critical Care Physicians 

• Advanced Practice Providers involved in emergency medicine or critical care 

Registration Cost: $500 

Course Location:

University of Maryland Medical Center – Downtown Campus 
Department of Emergency Medicine Administration Suite – Conference Room (UMMS WGL281) 
22 South Greene Street 
Baltimore, Maryland 21201 

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Maps, Directions, and Parking:

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Mak Moayedi, MD, FAAEM 

Course Co-Director 

Professor, University of Maryland School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine 

Alexis Salerno, MD, FPD-AEMUS 

Course Co-Director 

Associate Professor, University of Maryland School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine 

Emergency Ultrasound Division Director and Advanced Emergency Medicine Ultrasound Fellowship Director, University of Maryland Department of Emergency Medicine 

Danielle Matilsky, MD 

Assistant Professor, University of Maryland School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine 

Cancellations will be accepted 30 days prior to the conference date, and tuition will be refunded less a $40 administrative fee unless the registration can be transferred. A request to reschedule your participation for a future course (based on space and availability) will be accepted one time, and only if made 30 days prior to the conference date at no additional cost. No cancellations or rescheduling will be accepted within 29 days of the conference date, but you may transfer your registration to another provider if you are unable to attend (at no additional cost).