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Skill Retention of Advanced Airway Techniques After Simulation Training
Background: FONA (front of neck access) is a surgical airway management technique used in emergency situations, primarily as the "last option" when less invasive airway management methods have failed. The need for FONA is extremely rare, which makes regular training in this skill all the more important. Study Objective: The objective of this study is to test "skill retention" three to four months after training on different cricothyrotomy models. The goal is to demonstrate that there is no intolerable difference in skill retention, regardless of whether FONA training is conducted on a commercially available cricothyrotomy model or on a self-made model. Population: The study population consists of 42 participants who are randomly assigned to two groups. Study Design: All participants begin with the same theoretical input. Following this, they complete training on their assigned practice model before undergoing an initial evaluation. Three to four months after the first evaluation, a reevaluation takes place, this time without any prior training. Parameters: The primary outcome parameter of the study is the score achieved on the checklist. Secondary outcome parameters include the time from the start of the procedure to the first successful ventilation and subjective assessment using a Likert scale questionnaire. Possible associations between checklist results and factors such as year of training, prior experience, clinical experience, and individual items on the subjective assessment questionnaire will be presented graphically in an exploratory manner and quantified using appropriate correlation coefficients. Hypothesis: The study aims to show that there is no intolerable difference in skill retention, regardless of whether FONA training takes place on a commercially available cricothyrotomy model or on a self-made model. This would open up the possibility of using cost-effective and readily accessible practice models for effective skill training.
Details
| Lead sponsor | Medical University of Vienna |
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| Phase | NA |
| Status | COMPLETED |
| Enrolment | 44 |
| Start date | Mon Dec 02 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
| Completion | Mon Jun 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) |
Conditions
- Educational Problems
- Critical Incident
- Emergencies
- Airway Complication of Anesthesia
Interventions
- Skill training on different models
Countries
Austria