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Reuben Strayer presents a masterclass on airway management with laryngoscopy. In the past two decades, airway management has been revolutionised by the development of video laryngoscopy, hyperangulated blade geometry, optical stylets, laryngeal masks, and a host of advances in airway pharmacology and technique. The core skill of airway management, however, remains laryngoscopy. Reuben provides his take on how to perform this procedure with success. Firstly, Reuben talks about positioning which is a critical step. This includes the common mistakes made in patient positioning. Reuben shares a proposed set of parameters that the provider can use to guide positioning that is optimal for laryngoscopy. He also guides you through his take on the grip to use throughout the procedure. Reuben talks about the effect of the grip on the operator’s catecholamine production and what to do to avoid excess catecholamine levels which will be detrimental to performance. Next, Reuben confronts one of the core principles of RSI,