HUMAN FACTORS MEETS ANESTHESIA:ADVANCED TRAINING TO IMPROVE AIRWAY MANAGEMENT

摘要

Enhanced training techniques have been successfully employed to improve performance in domains thatrequire efficient multi-tasking skills. Some of these techniques include part task training (PTT) andvariable priority training (VPT). PTT focuses on dividing complex tasks into small components followedby intensive concentrated training on each individual component. VPT focuses on optimal distribution ofattention when performing multiple tasks simultaneous simultaneously. The present study used VPT and PTT to train aly. group of first year anesthesia residents on airway management and compared performance of this groupwith a group of first year residents who participat participated in the standard curriculum. Preliminary resultsed indicate that the group that received PTT and VPT is more successful in managing airway problems.