Library resource guides: ANZCA and FPM CPD Program resources: COVID-19 airway management

Guide index

COVID-19 airway management

Simulation activity which aims to ensure anaesthetists have recognised training for optimal patient airway management and infection control measures, in the context of COVID-19.

Participate in a COVID-19 airway management-related activity - find recognised courses and workshops on the college website.

CPD Value: CPD participants may claim this under Emergency response COVID-19 airway management activity.

Recognised emergency algorithms

Currently, ANZCA does not exclusively endorse any one emergency algorithm for COVID-19 situations. The ANZCA Library - in conjunction with the COVID-19 expert advisory group - has established the following clinical resources that may be useful for airway management and infection control and PPE.

COVID-19 Airway Management Emergency Response Module

These provider materials, provided by the authors of the COVID 19 Airway Team Training course demonstrate an approach to this training that may qualify for CPD points under ANZCA CPD Standards for COVID-19 Airway Management Emergency response education sessions.

CPD Value: CPD participants may claim this under the Emergency response COVID-19 airway management activity.

Emergency response: CATT course

The CATT course uses the Safe Airway Society algorithms however providers may use these materials to create their own training materials using their preferred algorithms.

CPD Value: CPD participants may claim this under the Emergency response COVID-19 airway management activity.

ANZCA & FPM resources

CPD Activity Guide
This guide contains a list of all the activities associated with the ANZCA and FPM CPD Program, as well as links to associated individual activity guides and forms.
ANZCA and FPM CPD Program: COVID-19 airway management ER session guideline
This guideline assists hospitals, private practice groups and other course providers develop and conduct COVID-19 airway management Emergency Response (ER) sessions. It defines the learning objectives and other requirements for education providers to become recognised COVID-19 airway management ER providers for the purposes of the ANZCA and FPM CPD program.
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For CPD participants, this guideline provides information on what recognised COVID-19 airway management ER sessions involve and how to record this activity.
COVID-19 ER activity recognition of suitability application form
Course providers must apply for college recognition of your session as a suitable COVID19 airway management ER activity for the ANZCA and FPM CPD program. Providers are encouraged to develop sessions that also satisfy local needs, incorporating local staff, work environments and equipment.

ANZCA: COVID-19 Resources Library Guide
The college has compiled these resources to support your preparation for high risk and or sero-positive COVID-19 patients. Please make sure that you are aware of any guidance available from your department, institution, state or national bodies and be alert to changing advice.

External resources

Safe Airway Society: SAS COVID-19 Resources
The interprofessional airway society for Australia and New Zealand
- SAS COVID-19 Airway Management Infographics
- SAS COVID-19 Intubation Checklist

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