Pediatric airway management education and training

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Pediatric Airway Management
• Adult Learning Theories

Background:

• Traditional medical education relies on apprenticeship models.
• There is a growing need for evidence-based active learning methodologies in medicine.
• Pediatric airway management requires specialized training in both technical and nontechnical skills.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review active learning methodologies in medical education.
• To explore evidence on acquiring and maintaining pediatric airway management skills.
• To propose a competency-based curriculum for pediatric airway skill training.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of active learning methodologies.
• Analysis of evidence on pediatric airway management skill acquisition and maintenance.
• Examination of competency-based curriculum elements and mapping strategies.

Main Results:

• Active learning methodologies are increasingly adopted in medical education.
• Evidence supports specific approaches for pediatric airway skill acquisition and retention.
• Competency-based curricula offer a structured framework for effective training.

Conclusions:

• Medical education reform necessitates embracing active learning.
• Competency-based training is crucial for developing pediatric airway management expertise.
• Further research is needed to optimize educational strategies in this field.