Biomechanical profiles of tracheal intubation: a mannequin-based study to make an objective assessment of clinical skills by expert anesthesiologists and novice residents

Abstract Background Tracheal intubation (TI) is a key medical skill used by anesthesiologists and critical care physicians in airway management in operating rooms and critical care units. An objective assessment of dexterity in TI procedures would greatly enhance the quality of medical training. Thi...

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Main Authors: Yousuke Sakakura, Masataka Kamei, Ryota Sakamoto, Hideyuki Morii, Asami Itoh-Masui, Eiji Kawamoto, Hiroshi Imai, Masayuki Miyabe, Motomu Shimaoka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:BMC Medical Education
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12909-018-1410-0