Learning intubation with neonatal videolaryngoscopy: education theory in practice

Autor: Susan Somerville, Geraldine Yin Taeng Ng
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Archives of disease in childhood. Fetal and neonatal edition. 106(5)
ISSN: 1468-2052
Popis: We read with interest the study by O’Shea et al ,1 which provides useful trainee perspectives on videolaryngoscopy as a teaching aid and highlights the need for standardised training packages. We agree that the use of non-invasive respiratory support has lessened the opportunities for intubation training. In addition, European Working Time Directive regulations have significantly reduced training times, making the acquisition of all procedural skills more challenging for junior doctors.2 Most UK neonatal units use direct laryngoscopy to teach intubation. However, videolaryngoscopy use is gradually increasing. We performed a qualitative study using semistructured interviews of 22 consultants and trainees in a UK tertiary neonatal unit where …
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