Management of aerodigestive tract foreign bodies: innovative teaching concepts.
Publication/Presentation Date
5-1-2007
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: We discuss a method to provide medical education in bronchoesophagology by using high-fidelity patient simulation manikins.
METHODS: A sophisticated, life-sized infant manikin with realistic anatomic, physiologic, and hemodynamic responses to interventions was programmed to simulate endobronchial foreign body lodgment by blocking ventilation of one lung and manifesting audible stridor, asymmetric chest wall motion, and decreased oxygen saturation.
RESULTS: Otolaryngology residents participated in simulation exercises incorporating the cognitive and technical skills necessary for successful airway endoscopy, including technical proficiency and teamwork, to learn to coordinate endoscopy and ventilation and manage laryngospasm. Rather than relying on instructor description, the participants responded directly to the manikin. This sense of realism stimulated participants to rehearse to improve provider performance and patient safety. Simulation provided an agenda determined by the needs of the learners, exploration without direct risk to patients, immediate feedback, and objective documentation.
CONCLUSIONS: Rapidly evolving medical simulation technologies support activated, effective adult learning; they will play an increasing role in medical education.
Volume
116
Issue
5
First Page
319
Last Page
323
ISSN
0003-4894
Published In/Presented At
Deutsch, E. S., Dixit, D., Curry, J., Malloy, K., Christenson, T., Robinson, B., & Cognetti, D. (2007). Management of aerodigestive tract foreign bodies: innovative teaching concepts. The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology, 116(5), 319–323. https://doi.org/10.1177/000348940711600501
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
17561758
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article