Challenging Airway Bronchoscopy: Dos and Don'ts for a Successful Procedure

Monday, October 19, 2026

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PT

Location: OTO EXPO, Simulation Center 1

Lead Instructor(s)

Charles M. Myer, IV, MD

Associate Professor
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Faculty(s)

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Michel N. Nassar, MD

Associate Professor
Children's Hospital at Montefiore Einstein
Bronx, NY, United States
CY

Christina J. Yang, MD, MS

Associate Professor
NYU Langone
Bronx, NY, United States
KJ

Kaalan E. Johnson, MD

Associate Professor
Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington
Seattle, WA, United States
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Scott M. Rickert, MD

Professor of Otolaryngology, Pediatrics and Plastic Surgery
Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone
New York, NY, United States
Evan J. Propst, MD, MSc

Associate Professor
University of Toronto
Toronto, United States

Airway bronchoscopy is a common yet occasionally challenging procedure that should be mastered by all otolaryngologists taking call and residents in training. In this interactive, case-based session, a panel of airway experts will present difficult bronchoscopy cases they have encountered and engage the audience in real-time decision-making around evaluation and management. Faculty will discuss the utilized techniques and clinical rationale for achieving successful outcomes. Live demonstrations using a simulation airway model will reinforce key principles and technical approaches, followed by an opportunity for hands-on audience participation and practice of several of the described methods.

Learning Objectives:

Recognize the role of simulation in adequate individual and team preparation for airway emergencies
Integrate tips from airway experts into the attendee's management algorithm
Avoid common bronchoscopy mistakes