title: Evaluation of a novel high-fidelity epistaxis task trainer.
abstract: To assess the efficacy of a novel high-fidelity epistaxis simulator in teaching epistaxis management to junior otolaryngology head and neck surgery residents.
  
  
  
  Prospective cohort study.
  
  
  
  A novel high-fidelity epistaxis task trainer was developed using a cadaver head, intravenous tubing, and a food coloring-filled saline bag to emulate blood. Learners were instructed on two techniques of nasal packing (formal nasal pack and nasal tampon) for the management of epistaxis using the task trainer. Learners were videotaped attempting to pack the nose of the task trainer pre- and postintervention (verbal instruction, and practice time with task trainer). Five board-certified otolaryngologists (blinded to pre- and postintervention status) evaluated the packing technique using standardized subjective outcome measures.
  
  
  
  There were 13 junior otolaryngology residents enrolled in the study. This cohort showed a statistically significant increase in global rating scores (P < 0.05) in all items measured for both packing methods.
  
  
  
  This novel cadaveric epistaxis simulator has been successful in teaching and the practical application of various skills in epistaxis management. This task trainer appears to confer an educational benefit in technical skills acquisition in novice learners. Further studies are needed to determine long-term skill retention. Simulation is a promising educational adjunct that effectively enhances epistaxis management skills acquisition while maximizing patient safety.
  
  
  
  NA. Laryngoscope, 126:1501-1503, 2016.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London.
authors.forename: Grace M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Scott
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London.
authors.forename: Kathryn
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Roth
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London.
authors.forename: Brian
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Rotenberg
authors.affiliation: Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
authors.forename: Doron D
authors.initials: DD
authors.lastname: Sommer
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London.
authors.forename: Leigh
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Sowerby
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London.
authors.forename: Kevin
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Fung
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002102:Cadaver; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate / Q000379:methods*; D004844:Epistaxis / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D000070856:High Fidelity Simulation Training / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D059747:Nasal Surgical Procedures / Q000193:education* / Q000379:methods; D010036:Otolaryngology / Q000193:education* / Q000379:methods; D011446:Prospective Studies
keywords: Task trainer; epistaxis management; medical education