Clinical trial NCT05143606: 3D Printed Model Simulator or Virtual Reality Software for Training Fiberoptic Intubation Skill
Official title: Fiberoptic Intubation Skill Performance After Self-directed Training Among Anesthesiology Residents: A Randomized Comparison of a 3D-printed Model Simulator and a Virtual Reality Software
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: COMPLETED
Phase: NA
Conditions: Intubation, Endotracheal
Keywords: Fiberoptic bronchoscopy
intubation skill
deliberate practice
Lead sponsor: Mahidol University
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2021-12-03
Enrollment: 27
Sex: ALL
Minimum age (years): 18
Standard ages: ADULT
OLDER_ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: yes
Allocation: RANDOMIZED
Intervention model: PARALLEL
Primary purpose: OTHER

Brief summary: Fiberoptic-assisted intubation is an advanced skill that requires learners' practice as well as clinical experience during the anesthesiology residency training period. Current training methods including airway simulators and virtual reality software are used by medical schools worldwide.

The objective of this study is to compare the learner's fiberoptic intubation performance between training with a 3D-printed simulator and a virtual reality software.

Detailed description: Fiberoptic-assisted intubation (FOI) is an essential skill of an anesthesiologist. It requires comprehensive knowledge of the airway anatomy and the proper and skillful use of a fiberoptic bronchoscope.

Fiberoptic-assisted intubations are usually performed in emergency situations and during difficult airway patient encounters. These situations are not ideal for learners to properly practice the skill.

The process of acquiring FOI skills includes teaching by experienced instructors, self-practice using commercially-available airway simulators, and practicing on virtual reality software.

The airway simulators and virtual reality software have their advantages and disadvantages.

In this randomized study, the investigators will compare the fiberoptic intubation skill among anesthesiology residents after self-training on a custom-made 3D simulator and self-training on a virtual reality software.

Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

* Second-year anesthesiology resident

Exclusion Criteria:

* Refuse to participate

Primary outcomes:
measure: Global rating scale score for fiberoptic intubation performance (GRS scale)
timeFrame: 1 week after self-directed practice session
Secondary outcomes:
measure: Time to successful intubation
timeFrame: 1 week after self-directed practice session
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Bangkok
country: Thailand
facility: Siriraj Hospital
Study officials:
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