Perineal Laceration and Episiotomy Repair Using a Beef Tongue Model.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Declining rates of operative vaginal deliveries and routine episiotomy in obstetric practice, along with rising cesarean section rates, have decreased OB/GYN resident experience with episiotomy repair and obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS). Simulation models are valuable educational tools in procedural training. Several models have been reported, each with its own limitations and benefits.

Methods

We developed a 1-hour workshop to teach novice OB/GYN residents perineal laceration repair skills on a modified beef tongue model. The model required 5-10 minutes to assemble following written and video instruction, and learners had 30-50 minutes to practice using learner instructions. Learners were evaluated using a procedure checklist and global objective stru

SUBMITTER: Eston M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7062543 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature