Comparison of GlideScope Videolaryngoscopy to Direct Laryngoscopy for Intubation of a Pediatric Simulator by Novice Physicians
Rabiner JE, Auerbach M, Avner JR, Daswani D, Khine H. Comparison of GlideScope Videolaryngoscopy to Direct Laryngoscopy for Intubation of a Pediatric Simulator by Novice Physicians. Emergency Medicine International 2013, 2013: 407547. PMID: 24288617, PMCID: PMC3833063, DOI: 10.1155/2013/407547.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchDifficult airway scenariosGlideScope videolaryngoscopyAirway scenariosSuccessful intubationPediatric simulatorNormal airway scenarioIntubation success rateNovice cliniciansPrimary outcomeCrossover studyDirect LaryngoscopyIntubationMajority of internsDlClinician performanceMean timeNovice physiciansSuccess ratePreferred devicePediatric internsHigh satisfactionVideolaryngoscopyCliniciansInternsIncoming pediatric internsAre Pediatric Interns Prepared to Perform Infant Lumbar Punctures?
Auerbach M, Chang TP, Reid J, Quinones C, Krantz A, Pratt A, Gerard JM, Mehta R, Pusic M, Kessler DO. Are Pediatric Interns Prepared to Perform Infant Lumbar Punctures? Pediatric Emergency Care 2013, 29: 453-457. PMID: 23528505, DOI: 10.1097/pec.0b013e31828a2011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInfant lumbar punctureLumbar punctureProspective cross-sectional descriptive studyKnowledge scoreCross-sectional descriptive studyMean knowledge scorePediatric internsAcademic medical centerIndependent predictorsMedical CenterGlobal skills assessmentSelf-reported confidenceGlobal assessmentDescriptive studyLP experienceStart of residencyPoor knowledgeEligible internsCommon procedureIntern preparednessMedical school experienceKnowledge questionsChecklist scoresPunctureExperience questions