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To Pack a Nose: High-Fidelity Epistaxis Simulation Using 3D Printing Technology.
Rebecca W Gao1, Deborah Rooney2, Rebecca Harvey3
1Department Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S.A.
The Laryngoscope
|July 17, 2021
Summary
A new 3D-printed simulator effectively trains epistaxis (nosebleed) management. This realistic and cost-effective tool significantly improved trainee confidence and is highly recommended for medical education.
Area of Science:
- Medical Simulation
- Otolaryngology
- Medical Education Technology
Background:
- Epistaxis management requires diverse clinical providers with varying training levels.
- Standardized training for epistaxis is crucial for effective patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a novel 3D-printed simulator for training and assessing epistaxis management skills.
- To determine the simulator's anatomic and clinical fidelity and ease of use.
Main Methods:
- A quasi-experimental study involving 22 otolaryngology faculty and 10 trainees.
- A 3D-printed model simulating bleeding from three distinct nasal sites was developed.
- Evaluations focused on physical attributes, realism, task performance, and clinical relevance.
Main Results:
- Faculty and trainees rated the simulator highly for value, relevance, and realism.
- Confidence in managing epistaxis significantly improved after simulator use (P = .03).
- High likelihood of recommendation for future trainee use was reported.
Conclusions:
- A novel 3D-printed simulator for epistaxis management was successfully created.
- Preliminary data indicate the simulator is cost-effective, anatomically realistic, and educationally valuable.
- The simulator meets trainees' educational needs and serves as an effective training tool.
