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  • Medical Education
  • Otolaryngology
  • Surgical Simulation

Background:

  • Peritonsillar abscess drainage is a crucial skill for residents.
  • The procedure can be intimidating for trainees.
  • Task simulators offer a safe training environment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design and evaluate a low-cost peritonsillar abscess simulator.
  • To assess its suitability as an instructional device for medical professionals.

Main Methods:

  • A peritonsillar abscess simulator was constructed using latex and common materials.
  • Twelve medical professionals performed simulated abscess drainage.
  • Participants completed a questionnaire on the simulator's efficacy.

Main Results:

  • The simulator was positively received, replicating essential drainage tasks.
  • It was deemed suitable for instructional purposes.
  • The construct cost was approximately $10, with low disposable costs.

Conclusions:

  • The developed peritonsillar abscess simulator is a cost-effective and viable training tool.
  • Further validation studies are planned to assess its psychometric properties.