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The Impact of Transport Modality on Efficiency of Simulated Neonatal Endotracheal Intubation.

Emily D Geyer, Hina Walia, Faizaan Syed, Mohammed Hakim, Dmitry Tumin, Joseph D Tobias, Alok Moharir

Simulation in Healthcare · 2019-09-07 · Observational study

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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Although the transport of neonates is generally safe, adverse events can occur where equipment is a contributing factor. The aims of the study were to explore how the types of neonatal intensive care unit bed in use could impact a simulated emergency endotracheal intubation and to identify future areas for training and education. METHODS: The efficiency of endotracheal intubation performed during simulated neonatal transport using 3 different transport modalities (closed incubator bed, open incubator bed, and open radiant warmer bed) was assessed. Twenty participants were enrolled. Outcomes included time to intubation, intubation success, and ease of mannequin access and were compared using Wilcoxon signed-rank tests and McNemar exact tests. RESULT: Median times to intubation were 59, 44, and 37 seconds with the incubator top closed, with the top open, and with the open radiant warmer bed, respectively. Intubation was slowest and subjective ease of access was most difficult with the incubator top closed. CONCLUSIONS: Experienced anesthesia providers had significantly greater difficulty with simulated emergency endotracheal intubation when performing neonatal transport with the incubator top closed compared with available alternative modes.

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Interfacility & critical care transport · Endotracheal intubation · Neonates

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