This course dives into the real-world challenges of managing airways full of blood, vomit, pus, secretions, or debris—exactly the scenarios where small mistakes become big complications. You’ll learn how to quickly recognize airway contamination, stratify risk, and choose the safest intubation strategy for infectious, foreign body, chemical, and traumatic airway events. We’ll walk through evidence-based plans for RSI vs awake techniques, advanced tools like fiberoptic and video laryngoscopy, and ventilatory strategies that protect the lungs. You’ll also cover high-yield pharmacology—antibiotics, bronchodilators, steroids, and supportive agents—to optimize perioperative care and improve outcomes in these high-risk, high-stress cases.