Effect of Suction Assisted Laryngoscopy Airway Decontamination (SALAD) Training on Intubation Quality Metrics

Authors

Benjamin Barmaan, Virginia Commonwealth University

First Author Information

Benjamin Barmaan, M.D., MS, Department of Emergency Medicine, VCU School of Medicine

Additional Author(s) Information

Matt Jensen, BN, RN, CFRN, Department of Emergency Medicine, VCU School of Medicine

Amir Louka, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, VCU School of Medicine

Christine Orndahl, Ph.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, VCU School of Medicine

Presentation Format

Poster

Type of Activity

Research

Original Presentation Date

2019

Date of Submission

March 2019

Abstract/Short Description

Introduction:

• VCU Health Critical Care Transport Network paramedics and nurses provide emergency scene response and interfacility transport through Virginia
• Pre-hospital RSI is a high-risk procedure employed by these providers
• A quality assurance review of pre-hospital intubations determined issues with suction to be a key area for improvement
• SALAD technique has been shown to improve trainee’s confidence in managing airway of vomiting patient

References

1.Louka, Amir, et al. “Intubation Success after Introduction of a Quality Assurance Program Using Video Laryngoscopy.” Air Medical Journal, vol. 37, no. 5, 2018, pp. 303–305. 2.DuCanto, James et al. “Novel Airway Training Tool that Simulates Vomiting: Suction-Assisted Laryngoscopy Assisted Decontamination (SALAD) System.” Western Journal of Emergency Medicine vol. 18,1 (2016): 117-120.

Rights

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Is Part Of

VCU Medical Education Symposium