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An Easily Assembled, Low-Cost Model for Lateral Canthotomy Education
Matthew Mendes1, Jennie A Buchanan2, Margaret Sande3
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Denver Health Residency in Emergency Medicine, Denver, Colorado.
The Journal of Emergency Medicine
|February 17, 2021
Summary
Emergency physicians can now practice lateral canthotomy, a crucial vision-saving procedure, using an inexpensive, easy-to-assemble eye model. This simulation training boosts confidence and preparedness for performing the emergency procedure.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Emergency Medicine Training
- Surgical Simulation
Background:
- Lateral canthotomy is a critical, vision-saving emergency procedure.
- Low incidence of orbital compartment syndrome and high simulator costs hinder emergency physician training.
- This leads to reduced confidence and potential delays in performing the procedure.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a simple, inexpensive, and easily assembled eye model for lateral canthotomy simulation.
- To assess the utility of this model for training emergency medicine providers.
Main Methods:
- An easily assembled eye model was created for lateral canthotomy practice.
- The model was utilized in a residency program and at a national conference.
- Feedback was collected from simulation participants using Likert scales.
Main Results:
- Residents rated procedure laboratories including the model highly (4.9-5/5).
- National conference participants found the model useful (9/10).
- The model demonstrated high participant satisfaction and perceived utility.
Conclusions:
- The developed eye model is a practical, inexpensive, and quickly assembled task trainer.
- This simulation tool is effective for practicing emergency medicine providers.
- The model enhances training for the vital lateral canthotomy procedure.
