To compare the acquisition of airway management skills among fourth-year medical students trained using direct laryngoscopy versus videolaryngoscopy in a simulation-based educational environment.
Key Findings:
Airway access was achieved in 98.0% of students trained with videolaryngoscopy compared to 7.9% with direct laryngoscopy.
Videolaryngoscopy required fewer attempts for successful intubation and resulted in shorter procedure times.
Trainees using videolaryngoscopy reported greater perceived control (e.g., 85% vs. 40%) and lower stress levels (e.g., 15% vs. 60%) during the simulation.
Interpretation:
Videolaryngoscopy facilitated the acquisition of airway management skills during early medical training, likely due to improved visualization of airway structures and the ability for instructors and trainees to share the visual experience.
Limitations:
The study was limited to a single institution, which may affect the generalizability of the findings.
Conclusion:
Videolaryngoscopy enhances procedural performance in airway management training for medical students.
by Javier Puerma-Jiménez, José Miguel Pérez-Villares, Pedro Domínguez-Guzmán, Gerardo Gómez-Moreno, Francisco Manuel Parrilla-Ruiz, Ana Carrasco-Cáliz, Pedro Fernández-Florido, Antonio Cárdenas-Cruz
