Influence of airway trolley organization on efficiency and team performance: A randomized, crossover simulation study
Authors' conclusion
Algorithm-based DATs with integrated cognitive aids may improve efficiency in difficult airway situations, compared to traditional DATs.
Study context
- Population
- Teams (anesthetist, nurse anesthetist, assistant nurse) in simulated unanticipated difficult airway scenarios
- Participants
- 16 teams
- Comparison
- Algorithm-based DAT vs Standard DAT
- Primary endpoint
- Efficiency and team performance in difficult airway scenarios
Methodological detailsrandomised order, high-fidelity simulation
- Randomised order
- High-fidelity simulation
Primary result
As reported in the abstract
Efficiency and team performance
- Fewer departures from the difficult airway algorithm with algorithm-based DAT
- p = .010
- Fewer unnecessary drawer openings with algorithm-based DAT
- p = .002
Further findings
Subjective user ratings
- Strong preference for algorithm-based DAT (all user-rated measures)
- P < 0.0001
Team gender composition
- Higher percentage of female team members improved adherence to the difficult airway algorithm
- P = 0.043
Original publication
Influence of airway trolley organization on efficiency and team performance: A randomized, crossover simulation study. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. Published 17 October 2022. doi:10.
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