Module 2: Airway, Shock, and Resuscitation

Module Overview

1. Perform a structured Primary Assessment (ABCDE).

2. Assess and manage airway emergencies.

3. Provide oxygen therapy.

4. Advanced airway management.

5. Perform high-quality CPR according to BLS/ACLS.

6. Recognise and manage different types of shock.

7. Establish vascular access safely.

8. Initiate fluid resuscitation appropriately.

9. Work effectively within a resuscitation team.

Core Curriculum

1. Recognition of the Critically Ill Patient & Initial Impression

2. Primary Assessment (ABCDE)

3. Airway Assessment & Airway Management

4. Oxygen Therapy & Respiratory Support

• HFNC

• NIV

• Bag-mask ventilation

• Ventilator settings

5. Advanced Airway Management

• RSI principles

• Endotracheal intubation

• Supraglottic airway

• Cricothyrotomy (overview)

6. BLS & Advanced Cardiac Life Support Principles

7.  Shock

• Hypovolaemic

• Septic

• Cardiogenic

• Obstructive

• Distributive

8. Fluid Resuscitation

• Crystalloids

• Blood products

• Massive transfusion principles

9. Point-of-Care Monitoring

• ECG monitoring

• Capnography

• Pulse oximetry

• ETCO₂

• Blood glucose

12. Resuscitation Pharmacology

• Adrenaline

• Amiodarone

• Atropine

• Adenosine

• Calcium

• Magnesium

• Vasopressors (introduction)

13. Team Dynamics During Resuscitation

• • Closed-loop communication

  • Leadership

  • CRM (Critical resource management)

  • Documentation

  • Debriefing

Competencies

1. Initial impression

2. ABCDE assessment

3. Airway opening manoeuvres

4. OPA insertion

5. NPA insertion

6. Suction

7. Bag-mask ventilation

8. Oxygen administration

9. Nebulisation

10. BLS & ACLS

11. CPR

12. AED

13. Defibrillator familiarisation

14. IV cannulation

15. IO assistance

16. Fluid administration

17. ECG monitor attachment

18. Blood glucose measurement

19. Team communication

Recommended Learning Resources

Rosen's Emergency Medicine - Airway reading

Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine