Title of Research
Use of Fiberoptic Intubation Simulation to Enhance Skill and Confidence Among Anesthesia Providers
Abstract
Abstract
Background: The purpose of this study was to describe the usefulness of a video-recorded low-fidelity Fiber Optic (FO) intubation simulation and its effect on anesthesia providers’ confidence and skill in performing FO intubation.
Method: The study was conducted during the 2019 IANA Airway Workshop using a post-test only study design. All participants who volunteered to participate in the simulation were asked to watch a video-recorded instruction on FO intubation. Immediately after viewing the video, the participants completed a hands-on simulation while the researchers recorded their FO intubation times. Participants were allowed up to three recorded attempts.
Results: Fifty-eight participants completed the hands-on simulation and the post-simulation questionnaires. Results showed an improvement in skill as evidenced by faster mean FO intubation times for each of the three attempts (27.34 sec, 24.99 sec, and 16.13 sec). The FO simulation was found to be effective as demonstrated by participants rating the simulation as both useful (M = 3.73; SD = -0.77; Range = 1 to 4) and instilling a sense of confidence (M = 3.58; SD = 0.81; Range = 1 to 4).
Conclusion: The simulation enhanced anesthesia providers’ skill and confidence in FO intubation and was found useful by the participants.
Key Words: Low-fidelity simulation, fiberoptic intubation, anesthesia providers, instructional video, airway workshop.
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Use of Fiberoptic Intubation Simulation to Enhance Skill and Confidence Among Anesthesia Providers
Abstract
Background: The purpose of this study was to describe the usefulness of a video-recorded low-fidelity Fiber Optic (FO) intubation simulation and its effect on anesthesia providers’ confidence and skill in performing FO intubation.
Method: The study was conducted during the 2019 IANA Airway Workshop using a post-test only study design. All participants who volunteered to participate in the simulation were asked to watch a video-recorded instruction on FO intubation. Immediately after viewing the video, the participants completed a hands-on simulation while the researchers recorded their FO intubation times. Participants were allowed up to three recorded attempts.
Results: Fifty-eight participants completed the hands-on simulation and the post-simulation questionnaires. Results showed an improvement in skill as evidenced by faster mean FO intubation times for each of the three attempts (27.34 sec, 24.99 sec, and 16.13 sec). The FO simulation was found to be effective as demonstrated by participants rating the simulation as both useful (M = 3.73; SD = -0.77; Range = 1 to 4) and instilling a sense of confidence (M = 3.58; SD = 0.81; Range = 1 to 4).
Conclusion: The simulation enhanced anesthesia providers’ skill and confidence in FO intubation and was found useful by the participants.
Key Words: Low-fidelity simulation, fiberoptic intubation, anesthesia providers, instructional video, airway workshop.