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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Surgical Training
  • Simulation-Based Learning

Background:

  • Airway management is a critical surgical skill.
  • Decreased procedural volume during residency necessitates alternative training methods.
  • Simulation offers a solution to bridge educational gaps in airway management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of a multidisciplinary airway simulation on general surgery residents' comfort levels.
  • To assess improvements in confidence across surgical airway, ventilation, and intubation skills.
  • To identify resident levels benefiting most from simulation-based airway training.

Main Methods:

  • A multidisciplinary airway simulation was conducted for general surgery residents (PGY 2-5).
  • Pre- and post-simulation surveys assessed self-perceived comfort in airway management skills.
  • The simulation included didactic sessions and hands-on practice with various manikins and equipment.

Main Results:

  • Residents reported significant increases in comfort with surgical airways (P < 0.0001) and ventilator strategies (P < 0.0001).
  • Overall comfort in airway management, including endotracheal intubation, also improved significantly (P = 0.02).
  • Junior residents showed the most substantial gains in comfort levels post-simulation.

Conclusions:

  • Multidisciplinary airway simulation is an effective educational tool for general surgery residency programs.
  • Simulation positively enhances trainee confidence in performing airway management techniques.
  • The training particularly benefits junior residents, improving their preparedness for airway emergencies.