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A1074
October 20, 2009 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Room Area E |
| Development of Web Based Teaching Modules for Airway Management Training |
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Thomas Nicholas, M.D., Brad Webb, M.P.A.S., Ben H. Boedeker, M.D., Ph.D. Center for Advanced Airway Technology, Dept. Anesthesiology, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska |
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Background:
Increasing use of web based teaching modules has caused a dramatic increase in the access to medical education resources. As well, web based teaching modules allow for a richer learning experience by providing audio, graphic, and visual effects. The Center for Advanced Airway Technology (CAAT) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center has adopted a mission to promote web based learning by developing several modules pertinent to airway management. The modules that have been produced are “Providing Positive Pressure Ventilation by Bag-valve Mask Device”, “Orotracheal Intubation”, and “Rescue Airway Techniques”.
Material & Methods: The text content of the presentation was obtained from recent literature review. The original audio narration, photographs, and video were developed by the authors at UNMC and the Omaha VA Medical Center. Photographs and videos of human patients were obtained following approval by written patient consent. The modules were constructed using Microsoft Powerpoint (www.microsoft.com) as a platform. The Powerpoint files were then converted to HTML documents. Results: Our modules were published on the Center for Advanced Airway Technology's web site at http://www.unmc.edu/dept/caat for public access. Conclusions: Our modules are currently being utilized by health care providers as an adjunct to our “Out of OR” virtual airway training course at CAAT. Each module has a post-evaluation quiz and survey form. We will begin to collect data on our modules, assessing the trainees learning experience, feedback, and proficiency in airway management. From Proceedings of the 2009 Annual Meeting of the American Society Anesthesiologists. |