Managing a difficult airway is a critical skill for both anesthesiologists and otolaryngologists. The Philippine Society of Anesthesiologists Bicol Chapter and the Philippine Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Bicol Chapter, in cooperation with the Bicol Medical Center Departments of Anesthesiology and ENT-Head and Neck Surgery, hosted a Collaborative Webinar on the Difficult Airway on August 28, 2021, at 6 PM via Zoom.

Program Highlights

The webinar featured leading experts in anesthesia and ENT, covering essential topics on airway management, case discussions, and panel discussions to enhance clinical decision-making.

Welcome Remarks:

• Dr. Verdi Joy R. Gamad, MD, DPBA, FPSA – President, PSA Bicol Chapter
• Dr. Melanie M. De Leon, MD, FPSOHNS, FICS – President, PSO-HNS Bicol Chapter

Panelists:

• Dr. Anna Margarita F. Hilvano Corsiga, MD, DPBA, FPSA – Department of Anesthesiology, UP-PGH
• Dr. Antonio H. Chua, MD, FPSOHNS – Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center, St. Luke’s Medical Center - Global City

Case Discussions:

• Case 1 Presenter: Dr. Catherine Co, MD
  • Moderator: Dr. Emmanuel Victor Escobar, MD, DPBA
• Case 2 Presenter: Dr. Matthew Tang Lee Say, MD
  • Moderator: Dr. Neil Aldrine Penaflor, MD, FPSOHNS

Closing Remarks:

• Dr. Francis P. Ferrer, MD, DPBA, FPSA – Chair, Department of Anesthesiology, Bicol Medical Center
• Dr. Diosdado C. Uy, MD, MClinAud, FPSOHNS, FPCS, FICS – Chair, Department of ENT-HNS, Bicol Medical Center

Emcee: Dr. Jonathan Clark Zantua, MD

The event reinforced the importance of collaboration between anesthesiologists and otolaryngologists in managing airway challenges, ensuring better patient outcomes.