Simulation Based Endotracheal Intubation Education for Residents of Pediatrics

Aim: Endotracheal intubation is an important element of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Gaining adequate experience with endotracheal intubation during pediatric residency is important. Our clinic initiated a simulation-based endotracheal intubation training for pediatric residents. This study aimed to evaluate the success of our endotracheal intubation training. Materials and Methods: Residents received two programs of the simulation-based endotracheal intubation training at 1 year apart. Success rates were compared in terms of endotracheal intubation performance. Results: Intubation success rates after the first and second programs were 80% (28/35) and 100% (35/35), respectively, and the difference was significant (chi(2)=7.667, p=0.006). The mean durations of successful endotracheal intubation in both programs were 14.14 +/- 4.16 sec and 8.22 +/- 3.58 sec, respectively. Intubation durations in the second program were significantly lower than those of the first (p<0.01). Conclusion: In this study, the simulation based-endotracheal intubation training, which was performed 1 year apart using high-fidelity manikins, increased the success rate of endotracheal intubation attempts and shorten the intubation time.