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A Multidisciplinary Approach to a Pediatric Difficult Airway Simulation Course
Meredith Merz Lind1, Marco Corridore2, Cameron Sheehan3
11 Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Nationwide Children's Hospital and The Wexner Medical Center at Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.
Summary
A multidisciplinary pediatric airway management course improved team communication and confidence in critical situations. This simulation-based training was preferred by participants and is feasible for diverse medical subspecialties.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Pediatric Critical Care
- Airway Management
Background:
- Pediatric respiratory failure requires collaboration among multiple subspecialists.
- Effective management necessitates seamless handoffs and teamwork.
- A common skill set and knowledge base are crucial for optimal care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and evaluate an advanced pediatric airway management course.
- To enhance communication and cooperation across pediatric subspecialties.
- To establish a shared skill set and knowledge base through simulation-based team training.
Main Methods:
- A 1-day workshop involving trainees from anesthesiology, emergency medicine, critical care, pediatric surgery, and otolaryngology.
- Multidisciplinary small groups focused on airway skills and complex airway simulations.
- Pre- and post-workshop questionnaires assessed participant feedback and confidence levels.
Main Results:
- Thirty-nine trainees participated over 3 years.
- Participants strongly agreed the multidisciplinary format improved team communication and was preferred over single-discipline training.
- Significant improvements were noted in confidence managing critical airway situations and advanced airway skills (P < .05).
Conclusions:
- Multidisciplinary education for advanced pediatric airway management is practical, feasible, and preferred by learners.
- Simulation-based team training effectively enhances communication and collaboration among pediatric subspecialties.
- This approach can expose knowledge gaps and improve teamwork in managing pediatric respiratory failure.
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