Knowledge and skills of pediatric residents in managing pediatric foreign body airway obstruction using novel airway clearance devices in Spain: A randomized simulation trial.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Recent emergence of airway clearance devices (ACDs) as a treatment alternative for foreign body airway obstructions (FBAO) lacks substantial evidence on efficacy and safety. This study aimed to assess pediatric residents' knowledge and skills in managing a simulated pediatric choking scenario, adhering to recommended protocols, and using LifeVac© and DeCHOKER© ACDs.

Methods

Randomized controlled simulation trial, in which 60 pediatric residents from 3 different hospitals (median age 27 [25.0-29.9]; 76.7% female) were asked to solve an unannounced pediatric simulated choking scenario using three interventions to manage (randomized order): 1) following the recommended protocol of the European Resuscitation Council (encouraging to cough or combination of back blows and abdo

SUBMITTER: Carballo-Fazanes A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11259953 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature