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Self-reported changes in attitude and behavior after attending a simulation-aided airway management course
Sebastian G Russo1, Christoph Eich, Jürgen Barwing
1Department of Anesthesiology, Emergency and Intensive Care Medicine, Georg-August University, 37075, Göttingen, Germany. srusso@zari.de
Journal of Clinical Anesthesia
|December 8, 2007
Summary
Simulator training significantly improves airway management skills and confidence. The course influenced participants
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Anesthesiology
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Effective airway management is critical in clinical practice.
- Simulator-aided training offers a controlled environment to enhance skills.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of a simulator-aided airway management course on daily clinical practice.
Main Methods:
- A survey instrument was used.
- 88 participants from a university hospital attended the simulator course.
- A standardized questionnaire was administered six months post-course.
Main Results:
- 48 of 88 participants responded.
- 92% encountered difficult airway situations post-course.
- Significant self-reported improvements in evaluating difficult airways, using new devices, and departmental changes were noted.
Conclusions:
- Simulator-aided airway management courses positively impact self-reported accuracy and confidence.
- Training leads to increased use of alternative airway devices and practice modifications for difficult airway situations.