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Edible Cricothyrotomy Model: A Low-Cost Alternative to Pig Tracheas and Plastic Models for Teaching Cricothyrotomy

Robert J Bryant, MD*, Michael H Morgan, MD*, Scott T Youngquist, MD, MSc* and Megan L Fix, MD*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J8C88S Issue 2:1[mrp_rating_result]
An edible cricothyrotomy model was built for each participant from the ingredients listed above. An educational session was developed to test the EC in comparison to the more traditional pig trachea (PT) and plastic model (PM). A pre- and post-survey was administered to participants to assess the usability and realism of the models as well as the learners’ comfort with the procedure. During the session, a lecture was given, and then participants rotated to all three models and were videotaped and timed performing a scalpel-finger-bougie cricothyrotomy. Times to successful completion, participant satisfaction with the models, and cost of the models were compared.
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The Bubble-Wrap Peritonsillar Abscess Model

Nur-Ain Nadir, MD*, Clint B LeClair, MD^, Matthew Fischer, MD * and Michael Craddick, DO*

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21980/J87G6VIssue 2:1[mrp_rating_result]
This model uses bubble wrap, zip ties, chicken broth and liquid latex to simulate a peritonsillar abscess. Learners are then able to perform a needle aspiration of the simulated abscess from start to the end with no risk to a live patient.
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