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Development of a novel simulation‐based task trainer for management of retrobulbar hematoma
Author(s) -
Chin Christopher J.,
Clark Alexander,
Roth Kathryn,
Fung Kevin
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international forum of allergy and rhinology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.503
H-Index - 46
eISSN - 2042-6984
pISSN - 2042-6976
DOI - 10.1002/alr.22494
Subject(s) - medicine , cadaveric spasm , confidence interval , otorhinolaryngology , hematoma , trainer , foley catheter , complication , task (project management) , physical therapy , surgery , catheter , management , computer science , economics , programming language
Background Retrobulbar hematoma (RH) is a rare but devastating complication of sinus surgery. It is treated initially with a lateral canthotomy and cantholysis at the bedside. Due to the high stakes and urgency of this complication, teaching this in the clinical setting is difficult. The objective of this study was to develop a cadaveric model for addressing this problem. Methods A fresh‐frozen human cadaveric model of RH was created using a Foley catheter to simulate elevated intraocular pressure. Residents who participated in an emergencies in otolaryngology–head & neck surgery “boot camp” were included in the study. A survey measuring confidence levels in performing lateral canthotomy and cantholysis was administered. After completing the skill station, a postintervention survey was administered to assess the confidence of the learner as well as fidelity and usefulness of the task trainer. Results Thirty‐three residents participated in the boot camp. Residents rated their confidence preintervention at 1.3/5, which suggests the majority were unable to perform the procedure. After using the model, residents rated their confidence at 3.5/5, which falls between basic knowledge and reasonably confident; this improvement achieved statistical significance ( p < 0.0001). The fidelity of the model was rated 3.9/5; a score of 4 is defined as realistic. The residents rated the usefulness of the model as 4.7; a score of 5 is defined as very useful. Conclusion A cadaveric model of RH was successfully developed. This novel simulator was perceived to be useful, realistic, and effective by junior residents.