Modern technologies of simulation training in practical otorhinolaryngology

Objectives – to evaluate the realism and usefulness of the model developed by us "The ear simulator for practicing emergency care skills in otorhinolaryngology".

Material and methods. 49 otorhinolaryngologists participated in the study. They performed the initial surgical debridement of the external ear, removal of earlobe atheroma, otoscopy, removal of foreign bodies of the external auditory canal, and paracentesis of the tympanic membrane using the developed simulator. The results were evaluated using a questionnaire on practicing emergency care skills in otorhinolaryngology.

Results. The majority of the specialists (94%) defined the developed ear simulator as an adequate model for training, while 83% considered it possible to use it as a training tool for practicing doctors.

Conclusion. The developed model of the simulator is intended for practical training of students and residents in otiatrics in the scope of performing emergency and urgent manipulations.