Simulation Training on Mechanical Ventilation Using a High-Fidelity Ventilator Mannequin for Residents and Respiratory Therapists

Yasmin Leigh, Christian de Elia, Murali Krishna, La Tanya Taylor, Rachel Morales, Beth Kellogg, Frank Salvatore
2019 International Journal of Respiratory and Pulmonary Medicine  
Purpose: Simulation-based education is thought to be more effective than traditional teaching and recent studies have described its benefits on physician performance in several clinical areas. Despite this, not many studies have researched the benefits of simulation training in teaching mechanical ventilation. With that said, this study was composed to assess the approach of mannequin simulation-based training as a method to provide an interactive learning experience for residents and
more » ... y therapists, which could translate into better ventilator management performance. Methods: Residents and respiratory therapists were randomized into 10 groups of 4 participants and each group was presented with the clinical scenarios of ARDS and COPD using the mannequin-based ventilator simulator. A 20 question multiple choice assessment which highlighted the principles of mechanical ventilation was administered before and after the simulation training.
doi:10.23937/2378-3516/1410108 fatcat:sl4nrn4c7bc2bftlsvkhwgm7qu