Endotracheal Intubation Training Exercise Using a Ferret Model (Mustela putorius Juro)

Abstract

This exercise provides specialty training to Air Force physicians, residents, nurses, and medical technicians. It provides a means to practice endotracheal intubation on an animal model simulating an infant. Proficiency in this technique will promote excellence in medical care for Air Force dependents and assure Air Force personnel of the Medical Corp's intent to continually provide the highest standard of dependent care. Sixteen training laboratories were conducted and 73 personnel were trained.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA529832

Entities

People

  • Kermit Helo

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Personnel
  • Airway Management
  • Animal Training
  • Animals
  • Electronic Mail
  • Information Operations
  • Intubation
  • Laboratory Animals
  • Medical Personnel
  • Medical Technicians
  • Physicians
  • Standards
  • Students
  • Technicians
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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  • Military Training and Readiness Simulation
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