Validation of a difficult endotracheal intubation simulator designed for use in anaesthesia training

In this study three anatomical modifications were retrofitted to a commercial manikin and then validated. These modifications included restricted movements of the mandible as well as changes to the upper incisors. A total of 130 participants comprising specialists, trainees and medical students volunteered for this study. Validity was tested using randomised between-groups comparison of the time taken to intubate the manikin on all settings. Overall, and at each setting, there was a significant difference between the times to intubation among the three levels of experience (P
Source: Anaesthesia and Intensive Care - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research