[The Attitudes of Anesthesiologists toward Paramedic Tracheal Intubation Clinical Training]

We performed a questionnaire survey to investigate anesthesiologist attitudes toward para- medic tracheal intubation clinical training and related issues.

Twenty-four anesthesiologists (clinical expe- rience, 18.4?12.2 years) answered a questionnaire regarding their attitudes toward paramedic clinical training and complications encountered during training. Participants were also asked about the number of cases paramedics should be required to handle for tra- cheal intubation training.

Over 75% and 80% of anesthesiologists responded that paramedics had difficulty performing mask ventilation and stomach expansion, respectively. Moreover, roughly 25% encountered tooth injury, and 75% lip injury. Over 90% agreed that simulation train- ing before clinical training is important. The respon- dents thought 37.5 ?25.0 cases should be required for Macintosh laryngoscope training, and 20.0?13.6 cases for videolaryngoscope training.

Our results suggest the need for improvements in paramedic clinical training, including pre-training education about perioperative medicine and operating room rules.