1. 1 How to use the Kansas Airway Supplement

2. August 2002 Kansas Airway Supplement Kansas BEMS EMS Educator task Force2 Module Description  Introduction (PowerPoint) – Intended for instructor – The NSC supplements should be reviewed by the instructor to support the PowerPoint presentations. – These modules are included in the Kansas materials (on CD).

3. August 2002 Kansas Airway Supplement Kansas BEMS EMS Educator task Force3 Module Description  Classroom Supplement Outline (PowerPoint) – Provides support for written NSC Airway Supplement (2202) – Intended for presentation to students

4. August 2002 Kansas Airway Supplement Kansas BEMS EMS Educator task Force4 Module Description  Decision Making (PowerPoint) – Intended for presentation in the classroom – Enhances classroom supplement outline – Includes decision making guides and case studies – Provides support for instruction of critical thinking regarding airway management

5. August 2002 Kansas Airway Supplement Kansas BEMS EMS Educator task Force5 Module Description  Devices Module (PowerPoint) – Intended for classroom presentation of self study by students – Also may be used by instructor preparing for classroom supplement outline presentation – Includes a review of selected studies regarding airway devices and procedures

6. August 2002 Kansas Airway Supplement Kansas BEMS EMS Educator task Force6 Program Materials Description  2002 Supplemental Airway Modules for the 1994 EMT-B National Standard Curriculum (HTML File) – Provided as an HTML document on the CD – It is also available through an external link on line through NHTSA – May be opened and printed with a web browser (Internet Explorer)

7. August 2002 Kansas Airway Supplement Kansas BEMS EMS Educator task Force7 Program Materials Description References and Airway Links (Word Document) A list of on line airway resources to include sound files of breath sounds, airway images and selected studies regarding airway devices and procedures.

8. August 2002 Kansas Airway Supplement Kansas BEMS EMS Educator task Force8 Program Materials Description Airway Quiz (Word Document) A quiz intended for students who have participated in the classroom supplement outline. Answers are referenced to slide numbers. It could also be used as a self study worksheets along with the PowerPoint presentation.

9. August 2002 Kansas Airway Supplement Kansas BEMS EMS Educator task Force9 Suggested Sequence and Use of Kansas Airway Supplement  Provide the supplement objectives from the 2002 Supplemental Airway Modules for the 1994 EMT-B National Standard Curriculum to students.  Review the 2002 Supplemental Airway Modules for the 1994 EMT-B National Standard Curriculum as part of the airway module instructor preparation.

10. August 2002 Kansas Airway Supplement Kansas BEMS EMS Educator task Force10 Suggested Sequence and Use of Kansas Airway Supplement  Make the PowerPoint modules available to students for self review.  Present Classroom Supplement Outline along with other airway materials. Use the quiz as a handout to be completed during your presentation.  Provide demonstrations of skills and devices. Guide practice.

11. August 2002 Kansas Airway Supplement Kansas BEMS EMS Educator task Force11 Suggested Sequence and Use of Kansas Airway Supplement  Present Decision Making Module in classroom. Use Case Studies as small group discussion exercises. Ask students to review a case and present their plan for management. Provide feedback. Stage same cases in the lab and have groups implement their airway plan. Provide feedback.

12. August 2002 Kansas Airway Supplement Kansas BEMS EMS Educator task Force12 Suggested Sequence and Use of Kansas Airway Supplement  Present Devices Module or have student review module on their own. Use it to discuss selected airway studies and focus on device pitfalls, use and troubleshooting. If students review the module on their own, discuss the module in class to ensure key points are captured.

13. August 2002 Kansas Airway Supplement Kansas BEMS EMS Educator task Force13 Suggested Sequence and Use of Kansas Airway Supplement  Use the lesson outline provided by NHTSA as a source for key points and discussion in the classroom and lab. Make flip charts or posters emphasizing key points and display them in the lab.

14. August 2002 Kansas Airway Supplement Kansas BEMS EMS Educator task Force14 Suggested Sequence and Use of Kansas Airway Supplement  Use the References and Airway Links document to augment your instruction regarding airway management.

15. August 2002 Kansas Airway Supplement Kansas BEMS EMS Educator task Force15 Suggested Sequence and Use of Kansas Airway Supplement  The entire foundation of these modules is about deciding what to do and when. The how is important but can not stand on its own in the field.