59. Airway Controversies with Dr. Jarrod Mosier, MD

The podcast episode centers on airway management controversies in critical care, featuring Dr. Jarrod Mosier, an expert in emergency medicine and critical care. Discussions include optimal pre-oxygenation techniques, with emphasis on functional residual capacity and the limitations of non-rebreather masks. The conversation challenges the routine use of succinylcholine, advocating for rocuronium due to safety concerns and comparable onset speed at appropriate doses. The hosts and guest also debate the choice between etomidate and ketamine for induction, concluding that both are valid options, while cautioning against propofol. The group supports video laryngoscopy as the first-line intubation device and addresses the role of bougies in standard geometry intubations. The episode further explores the nuances of awake intubation for specific patient populations, such as those with RV failure or refractory hypoxemia.