Akira Nishisaki

Akira Nishisaki is an attending intensivist at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, with nearly two decades in pediatric airway management. Doug Atkinson, a pediatric cardiac anesthesiologist also from Boston Children's, joins him to discuss critical aspects of airway management in the pediatric ICU. They explore the alarming statistics of intubation failures and complications, advancements in techniques like video laryngoscopy, and the significance of effective teamwork. The conversation also emphasizes the role of training and checklists in improving patient safety during high-risk procedures.

Dr. Akira Nishisaki, an Attending Physician in Pediatric Critical Care at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, delves into his groundbreaking work on pediatric airway management. He unveils the NEAR4KIDS project and its mission to enhance intubation safety through video laryngoscopy-assisted coaching. The conversation highlights significant reductions in adverse events, especially benefiting less experienced practitioners. Nishisaki additionally discusses the project's evolution from adult practices, collaborative strategies, and the broader implications for improving pediatric care.