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Validation of a novel fibreoptic intubation trainer
Author(s) -
Williams D. J.,
Byrne A. J.,
Bodger O.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.839
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1365-2044
pISSN - 0003-2409
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2044.2009.06133.x
Subject(s) - medicine , endoscope , intubation , trainer , psychomotor learning , medical physics , laryngoscopy , clinical practice , laryngoscopes , anesthesia , physical therapy , surgery , computer science , cognition , psychiatry , programming language
Summary The aim of this study was to validate a novel inexpensive training device as a means of improving the psychomotor skills involved in the manipulation of a fibreoptic endoscope. Seventy‐five subjects attempted to pass a fibreoptic endoscope through the device five times, with each attempt timed to the nearest second. Although prior clinical experience of fibreoptic intubation was associated with better performance, all groups showed improvement with each attempt. Qualitative feedback indicated that the device required subjects to use similar skills to those used in clinical practice. This study supports the use of such a device in training and assessment although further studies will be required to determine whether the skills learned on the device can be transferred to the clinical environment.