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Adding deliberate practice to anesthesia resident training significantly improved subarachnoid block (SAB) performance. This simulation-based approach enhanced checklist completion rates beyond the base curriculum, though clinical impact remains unclear.

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Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Medical Education
  • Surgical Simulation

Background:

  • Subarachnoid block (SAB) is a critical skill for anesthesiology residents.
  • Standard curricula may not fully optimize resident performance in SAB procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of adding simulation-based deliberate practice to a standard curriculum for improving anesthesiology residents' SAB performance.
  • To assess whether deliberate practice training offers incremental benefits over a base curriculum.

Main Methods:

  • 21 anesthesia residents underwent baseline SAB assessment on a task-trainer.
  • All residents received a base curriculum; half were randomized for additional deliberate practice with expert feedback.
  • Performance was retested on the task-trainer and subsequently evaluated in the operating room (OR) on the first three patient procedures.

Main Results:

  • The base curriculum significantly improved SAB checklist performance in the control group (81% to 91%).
  • The intervention group showed a greater improvement (73% to 98%) with added deliberate practice.
  • No significant difference in operating room time for SAB performance was observed between groups.

Conclusions:

  • A standard curriculum effectively enhances anesthesiology residents' SAB skills.
  • Simulation-based deliberate practice provides a significant, independent, and incremental benefit to SAB performance.
  • The direct clinical impact of this enhanced training on patient care requires further investigation.