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Review
. 2020 Mar;30(3):362-370.
doi: 10.1111/pan.13808. Epub 2020 Jan 16.

Pediatric airway management education and training

Agnes Hunyady  1 , David Polaner  1
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Review

Pediatric airway management education and training

Agnes Hunyady et al. Paediatr Anaesth. 2020 Mar.

Abstract

Education in medicine, informed by research findings, is moving away from the traditional apprenticeship model and increasingly embraces new, active learning methodologies. In this article, we will review these methodologies along with adult learning theories; we explore the available evidence on acquisition and maintenance of pediatric airway management skills, including technical and nontechnical skills. We recall the elements of a competency-based curriculum and how they can be applied in pediatric airway skill training and suggest mapping strategies based on research evidence. We propose future directions in education and educational research in the field.

Keywords: airway; airway devices; child; education; simulation; technique.

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  • Learning, unlearning and relearning.
    Baker PA, Greif RT. Baker PA, et al. Paediatr Anaesth. 2020 Mar;30(3):204-206. doi: 10.1111/pan.13828. Paediatr Anaesth. 2020. PMID: 32248655 No abstract available.

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