Teaching without a teacher: developing competence with a Bullard laryngoscope using only a structured self-learning course and practicing on a mannequin

Innovations in anesthesia education: the development and implementation of a resident rotation for advanced airway management

“…Individuals who are given a clear description and demonstration of the task may be more likely to master the new skill with fewer repetitions; multimedia presentations may assist in this regard. 42 Innovations in teaching, such at the use of video-enabled technology may also provide additional benefit during the early phases of skills acquisition. With practice and feedback, the learner can integrate knowledge of the task into the appropriate motor behaviours, and the resulting performance becomes more fluid with fewer interruptions (integrative phase).…”

The effect of verbal and video feedback on learning direct laryngoscopy among novice laryngoscopists: a randomized pilot study

“…From an educational perspective, it might have been beneficial to limit the number of instructors and provide formal airway education to the students using multiple modalities (e.g., lectures, videos showing a standard intubation technique, drawings, practice on mannequins, demonstrations) and subsequent practice on patients. 20,25 In the current climate of scarce resources, other educational approaches may be of interest, e.g., teaching without a teacher 26 or remote coaching. 27…”

Direct and Indirect Laryngoscopy: Equipment and TechniquesDiscussion

“…52 Competence has also been shown with the Bullard laryngoscope after a selflearning course and mannequin practice only. 53 The WuScope (Achi Corp, Fremont, California) and the UpsherScope (Mercury Medical, Clearwater, Florida) were subsequently introduced following the Bullard laryngoscope; however, they have recently been withdrawn from the market. Another rigid laryngoscope, the TruView EVO2 (Truphatek, Netanya, Israel), has a dedicated digital camera that attaches to an optical viewport.…”