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A Novel Approach for the Administration of Medications and Fluids in Emergency Scenarios and Settings
Published on: November 9, 2016
A novel inexpensive IV catheterization training model for paramedic students.
1Division of EMS, Section of Emergency Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA. vivek.parwani@yale.edu
Prehospital Emergency Care
|September 26, 2006
Summary
Paramedic students found the low-cost Gelatin Intravenous Model (GIM) effective for practicing venipuncture and IV catheterization. This affordable training tool offers a realistic and valuable alternative to traditional, expensive phlebotomy models.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Paramedic Training
- Simulation Technology
Background:
- Traditional phlebotomy models are expensive and bulky.
- A low-cost Gelatin Intravenous Model (GIM) is available.
- GIM is used for medical student and intern training.
Purpose of the Study:
- Evaluate paramedic students' perceptions of the GIM.
- Assess the GIM's effectiveness as a training tool for venipuncture and IV catheterization.
Main Methods:
- GIMs constructed from gelatin, psyllium, and Penrose drains.
- Simulated veins with artificial blood.
- 14 paramedic students performed 2-5 IV insertions on GIM.
- Perceptions measured via Likert scale (1-5).
Main Results:
- Ease of use: 4.17
- Realism: 4.07
- Effectiveness in learning IV insertion: 4.28
- More effective than rubber arm model: 4.14
Conclusions:
- GIM is a simple, valuable, and cost-effective training tool.
- Paramedic instructors may consider implementing GIM.
- Further studies on GIM validity are needed due to small sample size.
