In this episode of Real Calls. Real Conversations. Real EMS., we take you into the cadaver lab at Link to Learn for a real-time look at managing difficult airways. We break down airway assessment, first-pass success, SALAD suction technique, bougie vs rigid stylet use, and how to adjust tools and approach based on patient anatomy, not provider comfort. The focus stays where it belongs: oxygenation, ventilation, and minimizing hypoxia while adapting in real time.
SMFR EMS Podcast
Episode 24: Difficult Airways - Right Tool, Right Patient
February 1st, 2026