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Implementation Of A Glidescope Educational Program For Novice Student Registered Nurse Anesthesiologists, Joshua F. Snodgrass, Brian Bendel
Implementation Of A Glidescope Educational Program For Novice Student Registered Nurse Anesthesiologists, Joshua F. Snodgrass, Brian Bendel
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GlideScope Video laryngoscopy carries a higher risk of injury to the pharyngeal cavity than direct laryngoscopy. Verathon is aware of this risk and has developed a proprietary “Four-step method” to mitigate it. This project aimed to reduce injuries related to GlideScope video laryngoscopy by providing first-year nurse anesthesiologists at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with didactic and simulation education related to GlideScope video laryngoscopy and injury prevention. Didactic education was provided via a pre-recorded PowerPoint presentation. Simulation education was provided with the GlideScope and airway trainer manikins. The participants completed an identical 8-question pre-test and post-test to assess for knowledge gain …