[The Attitudes of Anesthesiologists toward Paramedic Tracheal Intubation Clinical Training].
Masui. The Japanese journal of anesthesiology · 2016-10-01 · Observational study
Abstract
BACKGROUND: We performed a questionnaire survey to investigate anesthesiologist attitudes toward para- medic tracheal intubation clinical training and related issues. METHODS: Twenty-four anesthesiologists (clinical expe- rience, 18.4?12.2 years) answered a questionnaire regarding their attitudes toward paramedic clinical training and complications encountered during training. Participants were also asked about the number of cases paramedics should be required to handle for tra- cheal intubation training. RESULTS: Over 75% and 80% of anesthesiologists responded that paramedics had difficulty performing mask ventilation and stomach expansion, respectively. Moreover, roughly 25% encountered tooth injury, and 75% lip injury. Over 90% agreed that simulation train- ing before clinical training is important. The respon- dents thought 37.5 ?25.0 cases should be required for Macintosh laryngoscope training, and 20.0?13.6 cases for videolaryngoscope training. CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest the need for improvements in paramedic clinical training, including pre-training education about perioperative medicine and operating room rules.
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Endotracheal intubation · Paramedics & EMTs · Video laryngoscopy