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[Evaluation of a cadaver workshop for education in regional anesthesia]
1Klinik für Anästhesie und Allgemeine Intensivmedizin, Medizinische Universität, Innsbruck, Osterreich. philipp.lirk@uibk.ac.at
Background:
The aim of the present investigation was to survey former participants (n=869) of a cadaver workshop using a mail questionnaire to assess the demographic data and the impact of these courses on daily practice.
Methods:
The deadline for acceptance of return mail was 60 days. Descriptive statistics were employed for analysis of results.
Results:
The response rate was 36.7% and the course was judged to be recommendable by 98.2%. The average course attendant was board certified and had spent a mean time of 9+/-6 years in anesthesiology. The highest quality and degree of subsequent practicability in daily routine was attributed to peripheral nerve block training on cadavers. Of the course participants two-thirds performed regional anesthesia procedures more often following attendance. The majority of course attendants had to defray at least a part of the course fee themselves, and one-third was required to invest leisure time to attend.
Conclusion:
Attendance of a cadaver workshop increased knowledge of clinical anatomy and enhanced performance of regional anesthesia procedures. Courses of this format constitute a currently underestimated adjunct to contemporary regional anesthesia education.
