On This Episode:
Airway management hasn’t changed much in decades but that doesn’t mean it can’t be improved. As more procedures move into outpatient settings and deep sedation becomes more common, the need for better oxygen delivery and reliable monitoring has never been more important.
That’s where the Aeris Airways device comes in. It’s a simple but powerful innovation designed to enhance standard airway tools, and we’re diving into it with Cody Birch, CRNA and Airways Innovations Co-Founder, and Diana Lugo Imus, DNAP, CRNA. From improved oxygen efficiency to accurate end-tidal CO2 monitoring, we’ll discuss how small changes can make a big difference in patient safety, workflow, and confidence in the OR.
Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode:
🫁 Improved oxygen delivery at the glottis
📊 Accurate end-tidal CO2 monitoring matters
⚠️ Traditional setups can be inconsistent
🛠️ Simpler workflow reduces stress in the OR
🔍 Better data leads to better decisions
Go inside the episode:
0:00 – Intro
3:49 – Airway Innovations origin story
6:24 – Advantages of the device
15:22 – Monitoring patients
19:46 – OPAs and NPAs
25:45 – Alleviating fire hazards
29:01 – Compatibility with patient monitors
31:40 – Changes in workflow
38:09 – Sampling the device
45:00 – What’s the real cost?
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