Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology
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Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology
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Analysis of cricoid pressure application: anaesthetic trainee doctors vs. nursing anaesthetic assistants

Análise da aplicação de pressão cricoide: residentes em anestesiologia vs . enfermeiros assistentes de anestesia

Nurul Haizam Yahaya; Rufinah Teo; Azarinah Izaham; Shereen Tang; Aliza Mohamad Yusof; Norsidah Abdul Manap

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bjane.2014.10.008 Braz J Anesthesiol, vol.66, n3, p.283-288, 2016
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Abstract

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the ability of anaesthetic trainee doctors compared to nursing anaesthetic assistants in identifying the cricoid cartilage, applying the appropriate cricoid pressure and producing an adequate laryngeal inlet view. METHODS: Eighty-five participants, 42 anaesthetic trainee doctors and 43 nursing anaesthetic assistants, were asked to complete a set of questionnaires which included the correct amount of force to be applied to the cricoid cartilage. They were then asked to identify the cricoid cartilage and apply the cricoid pressure on an upper airway manikin placed on a weighing scale, and the pressure was recorded. Subsequently they applied cricoid pressure on actual anaesthetized patients following rapid sequence induction. Details regarding the cricoid pressure application and the Cormack-Lehane classification of the laryngeal view were recorded. RESULTS: The anaesthetic trainee doctors were significantly better than the nursing anaesthetic assistants in identifying the cricoid cartilage (95.2% vs. 55.8%, p = 0.001). However, both groups were equally poor in the knowledge about the amount of cricoid pressure force required (11.9% vs. 9.3% respectively) and in the correct application of cricoid pressure (16.7% vs. 20.9% respectively). The three-finger technique was performed by 85.7% of the anaesthetic trainee doctors and 65.1% of the nursing anaesthetic assistants (p = 0.03). There were no significant differences in the Cormack-Lehane view between both groups. CONCLUSION: The anaesthetic trainee doctors were better than the nursing anaesthetic assistants in cricoid cartilage identification but both groups were equally poor in their knowledge and application of cricoid pressure.

Keywords

Cricoid pressure, Trainee anaesthetists, Anaesthetic assistants

Resumo

RESUMO JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVO: Avaliar a capacidade de residentes em anestesiologia em comparação com enfermeiros assistentes de enfermagem para identificar a cartilagem cricoide, aplicar a pressão cricoide adequada e produzir uma vista adequada da entrada da laringe. MÉTODOS: Foram convidados 85 participantes, 42 residentes em anestesiologia e 43 enfermeiros assistentes de enfermagem a responder questionários sobre a quantidade correta de força a ser aplicada na cartilagem cricoide. Os participantes deviam identificar a cartilagem cricoide e aplicar a pressão cricoide em modelos de vias aéreas superiores colocados sobre uma balança de pesagem e a pressão era registada. Posteriormente, aplicaram pressão cricoide em pacientes anestesiados reais após a indução de sequência rápida. Os detalhes sobre a aplicação de pressão cricoide e a classificação de Cormack-Lehane da visibilidade da laringe foram registrados. RESULTADOS: Os residentes em anestesiologia foram significativamente melhores do que os enfermeiros assistentes de enfermagem na identificação da cartilagem cricoide (95,2% vs. 55,8%, p = 0,001). No entanto, o conhecimento de ambos os grupos era precário sobre a quantidade de força necessária para aplicar a pressão cricoide (11,9% vs. 9,3%, respectivamente) e a correta aplicação da pressão cricoide (16,7% vs. 20,9%, respectivamente). A técnica de três dedos foi aplicada por 85,7% dos residentes em anestesiologia e 65,1% dos enfermeiros assistentes de enfermagem (p = 0,03). Não houve diferença significativa entre os dois grupos em relação à classificação de Cormack-Lehane para a visão. CONCLUSÃO: Os residentes em anestesiologia foram melhores do que os enfermeiros assistentes de enfermagem para identificar a cartilagem cricoide, mas ambos os grupos apresentaram um conhecimento igualmente precário sobre a aplicação de pressão cricoide.

Palavras-chave

Pressão cricoide, Residentes em anestesiologia, Assistentes de anestesia

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