Simulation and Acquisition of Endotracheal Intubation Skills by Medical Students—A Pilot Study

Introduction: Endotracheal intubation is a vital life-saving skill required by physicians in life-threatening situations and out of the hospital. Medical students are exposed to these procedures mainly as they rotate through department Anaesthesia, their subspecialty posting Surgery. In this study, we sought assess ease learning endotracheal medical skills laboratory using an adult-sized (Laerdal Medical) manikin. Methods: This was prospective descriptive study assessing ability at during 12-week rotation Anaesthesia Department from August October 2019 Skills Laboratory. An manikin intubating head used for study. preceded detailed lecture demonstration after successful passage tube connected self-inflating ventilation (Ambou) bag. Adequate chest movement meant proper placement, while fullness stomach oesophageal intubation. Results: All 500 level (45) class were recruited 30 (66%) had first attempt, 7 (14.4%) second 5 (11.1%) third 2 (4.4%) fourth attempt 1 (2.2%) fifth attempt. Attempts made reinforce information on practical procedure repeat performance instructor each set attempts separated pack unsuccessful candidates. end, however, 100% intubation, but last student. Conclusion: can be learned with some when done training students. More so not under undue stress laboratory. By extension, increases confidence live patients Operating Theatre, repeated has benefit improving chances acquisition real-life situations.