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Development of a Balloon Tamponade Task Trainer.

Christopher E San Miguel¹, Kimberly Bambach¹, David P Way¹

¹Department of Emergency Medicine, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, USA.

|February 21, 2022

Summary

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This study details a cost-effective method for creating a simulation model for balloon tamponade device placement. This training tool helps practitioners improve skills for managing variceal hemorrhage in cirrhosis patients.

Keywords:

balloon tamponade critical care emergency medicine esophageal and gastric varices gastroenterology hemorrhage control medical simulation task trainer development

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Surgical Training

Background:

Variceal hemorrhage is a critical complication in cirrhosis patients.
Balloon tamponade devices temporarily control bleeding when endoscopy is not feasible.
Improper placement can cause severe iatrogenic injuries like esophageal perforation.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the modification of an inexpensive airway task trainer for balloon tamponade device placement simulation.
To provide a cost-effective and accessible training solution for a rare, high-stress procedure.

Main Methods:

Modification of a commercially available, inexpensive airway task trainer.
Utilizing commonly available and cost-effective materials for the adaptation.
Development of a low-stakes simulation environment for procedural practice.

Main Results:

A functional and affordable task trainer for balloon tamponade placement was successfully created.
The modified trainer allows for practice of the multi-step procedure in a simulated setting.
This addresses the lack of commercially available training models.

Conclusions:

Modified airway task trainers offer a viable, cost-effective solution for practicing balloon tamponade placement.
Simulation training can enhance practitioner skills and potentially reduce iatrogenic complications.
This approach supports safer management of variceal bleeding in cirrhotic patients.