Would anti-choking devices be correctly and quickly managed by health science students? A manikin crossover trial

The brand-new anti-choking devices (LifeVac[R] and DeCHOKER[R]) have been recently developed to treat Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO). However, the scientific evidence around these devices that are available to the public is limited. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the ability to use th...

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Published in:BMC Medical Education 2023, Vol.23 (1)
Main Authors: Cardalda-Serantes, Borja, Carballo-Fazanes, Aida, Rodríguez-Ruiz, Emilio, Abelairas-Gómez, Cristian, Rodríguez-Núéez, Antonio
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
Care and treatment
Choking
Clinical competence
Evaluation
Foreign bodies (Medical care)
Medical students
Prevention
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Summary:The brand-new anti-choking devices (LifeVac[R] and DeCHOKER[R]) have been recently developed to treat Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO). However, the scientific evidence around these devices that are available to the public is limited. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the ability to use the LifeVac[R] and DeCHOKER[R] devices in an adult FBAO simulated scenario, by untrained health science students. Forty-three health science students were asked to solve an FBAO event in three simulated scenarios: 1) using the LifeVac[R], 2) using the DeCHOKER[R], and 3) following the recommendations of the current FBAO protocol. A simulation-based assessment was used to analyze the correct compliance rate in the three scenarios based on the correct execution of the required steps, and the time it took to complete each one. Untrained health science students are able to quickly and adequately use the brand-new anti-choking devices but have more difficulties in applying the current recommended FBAO protocol.
ISSN:1472-6920
1472-6920
DOI:10.1186/s12909-023-04345-7