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Introducing a realistic and reusable quinsy simulator

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 November 2015

N Giblett  and
C Hari
N Giblett*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, UK
C Hari
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Princess Royal Hospital, Telford, UK
*
Address for correspondence: Mr Neil Giblett, 27 Reddings Road, Moseley, Birmingham B13 8LW, UK Fax: +44 (0)1952 565718 E-mail: n.giblett@doctors.org.uk
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Abstract

Background:

An increasing number of inexperienced doctors are rotating through otolaryngology departments and providing care to ENT patients. Numerous acute ENT conditions require basic surgical or technical intervention; hence, effective and efficient simulation induction training has become paramount in providing a safe yet valuable educational environment for the junior clinician. Whilst simulation has developed over the years for numerous ENT skills, to date there has not been a realistic and easily reproducible model for teaching the skills to manage one of the most common ENT emergencies, a peritonsillar abscess or ‘quinsy’.

Method:

We have adapted the Laryngotech trainer, a well-established ENT simulation tool, to present a readily accessible, reusable and realistic simulation model.

Conclusion:

The model provides safe training for the drainage of quinsy.

Keywords

Peritonsillar AbscessMechanical AspirationEducational ModelsClinical SkillsMedical Education
Type
Short Communication
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 130 , Issue 2 , February 2016 , pp. 201 - 203
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2015 

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