"Rapid sequence induction"-an anaesthesiology boot camp

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Anesthesiology Training
• Simulation-Based Learning

Background:

• Novice anesthesiology trainees require rapid assimilation of cognitive, technical, and non-technical skills for critical event response.
• High-fidelity patient simulation offers a safe environment to bridge experience gaps and enhance trainee competence.
• An anesthesiology boot camp was developed to boost novice trainee knowledge and skills, incorporating teamwork with anesthetic nurses.

Purpose of the Study:

• To establish and evaluate the effectiveness of an anesthesiology boot camp for novice trainees.
• To assess the impact of the boot camp on knowledge, clinical, technical, and non-technical competencies.
• To integrate teamwork and collaboration through the participation of anesthetic nurses.

Main Methods:

• Seven novice anesthesiology trainees and three anesthetic nurses participated in three 4-hour boot camp sessions.
• The curriculum included interactive didactic lectures, task-trainer technical skills sessions, and high-fidelity simulations.
• Pre- and post-course evaluations, including a multiple-choice-question (MCQ) assessment, were administered to measure knowledge gain.

Main Results:

• Nine participants completed the boot camp, demonstrating a significant increase in post-MCQ scores (p=0.001).
• Participant feedback was highly positive, with comments such as "well organised," "helpful," and "structured approach."
• All participants agreed or strongly agreed that the training was relevant to their practice.

Conclusions:

• The study established the first Irish anesthesiology boot camp, highlighting the crucial role of simulation in medical education.
• The boot camp effectively enhanced both knowledge acquisition and participant satisfaction with the learning method.
• Anesthesiology boot camps provide an ideal framework for the initial introduction of novice trainees to the field of anesthesia.