Abstract
Objective: Our aim was to establish a multifaceted interspeciality advanced airway training program for residents using multiple teaching methods, including lectures, animal models, and simulation scenarios. Methods: 41 residents in Otolaryngology, General Surgery, Anesthesia, and Emergency rotated through seven stations, each representing a teaching objective in airway management. Residents completed a pre and post questionnaire about their level of skill and knowledge of airway management. Results: The mean pre-post difference calculated showed a self-perceived improvement in skill and knowledge in all topics covered (p<.05), namely cricothyroidotomy, emergency tracheostomy, controlled open tracheostomy, fiberoptic bronchoscopic intubation, laryngoscopic video-assisted intubation and management of the pediatric airway. The majority rated the course highly in terms of usefulness and all would recommend the course to their colleagues. Conclusion: The multifaceted interspecialty course was well received by all residents. Self-perceived improvement was found for all topics covered. The interspecialty aspect allowed improvement in communication and professionalism.
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