Percutaneous tracheostomy simulation training for ENT physicians in the treatment of COVID-19-positive patients

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Tracheostomy in COVID-19-related severe acute respiratory syndrome is at high risk of viral dissemination. The percutaneous dilatation technique could reduce this risk, being performed at the bedside and minimising airway opening. In the COVID-19 context, however, with precarious respiratory status, it requires specific preparation. We designed a 3-hour training module, and here provide a step-by-step schedule, including video analysis, a demonstration of the kit, the recommended precautions related to COVID-19, and several simulation scenarios of increasing difficulty, using a high-tech mannequin. A low-tech procedural simulator was also developed for practicing the steps of the procedure. Our experience (3 sessions with 14 participants) highlighted the difficult points of the procedure in the COVID-19 context, and defined a checklist for clinical practice and an assessment grid. This type of simulation helps to prepare teams for a potentially delicate technical act.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2020

Erschienen:

2020

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:137

Enthalten in:

European annals of otorhinolaryngology, head and neck diseases - 137(2020), 4 vom: 28. Sept., Seite 333-338

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Favier, V [VerfasserIn]
Kimmoun, A [VerfasserIn]
Gatin, A [VerfasserIn]
Gallet, P [VerfasserIn]

Links:

Volltext

Themen:

COVID-19
Checklist
Journal Article
Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy
Simulation

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Date Completed 10.09.2020

Date Revised 10.01.2021

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.anorl.2020.06.002

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM312020902