title: Introducing a realistic and reusable quinsy simulator.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  An increasing number of inexperienced doctors are rotating through otolaryngology departments and providing care to ENT patients. Numerous acute ENT conditions require basic surgical or technical intervention; hence, effective and efficient simulation induction training has become paramount in providing a safe yet valuable educational environment for the junior clinician. Whilst simulation has developed over the years for numerous ENT skills, to date there has not been a realistic and easily reproducible model for teaching the skills to manage one of the most common ENT emergencies, a peritonsillar abscess or 'quinsy'.
  
  
  METHODS
  We have adapted the Laryngotech trainer, a well-established ENT simulation tool, to present a readily accessible, reusable and realistic simulation model.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The model provides safe training for the drainage of quinsy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology,Princess Royal Hospital,Telford,UK.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Giblett
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology,Princess Royal Hospital,Telford,UK.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hari
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D010036:Otolaryngology / Q000193:education*; D000039:Peritonsillar Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D000066908:Simulation Training
keywords: Clinical Skills; Educational Models; Mechanical Aspiration; Medical Education; Peritonsillar Abscess