Abstract:
INTRODUCTION:Cricothyroidotomy is an advanced and life-saving technique, but it is also a rare and a difficult procedure. The purpose of the present study was to produce a low-cost simulation model with realistic anatomic features to investigate its effectiveness in developing cricothyroidotomy skills. METHODS:This study was performed at a university simulation center with 57 second-year student paramedics and a cricothyroidotomy simulation model. Total scores were assessed using a checklist. This consisted of 13 steps and was scored as misapplication/omission=0, correct performance and timing with hesitation=1, and correct performance and timing without hesitation=2. One of these steps, local anesthesia of the area if time is available, was not performed owing to time limitations. The highest possible score was 24. Data are presented as mean±SD with range, as appropriate. Normal distribution was evaluated using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, Student t test, and Mann-Whitney U test, and correlation analysis was used for statistical analysis. RESULTS:Students completed the cricothyroidotomy procedure steps in 116±46 (55-238) s. At performance assessment, the score achieved was 12±5 (2-24). The highest total score of 24 was achieved by 3 students (5%). Total scores exhibited negative and significant correlation with procedure time (r=-0.403, P=0.002). CONCLUSIONS:The model developed in this study is an inexpensive and effective method that can be used in cricothyroidotomy training for student paramedics. We think that repeating the cricothyroidotomy procedure on the model will increase success levels.
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Wilderness Environ Medjournal_title
Wilderness & environmental medicineauthors
Ozkaya Senuren C,Yaylaci S,Kayayurt K,Aldinc H,Gun C,Şimşek P,Tatli O,Turkmen Sdoi
10.1016/j.wem.2020.05.003subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2020-09-01 00:00:00pages
291-297issue
3eissn
1080-6032issn
1545-1534pii
S1080-6032(20)30105-8journal_volume
31pub_type
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