Cheap DIY model may be as good as expensive simulators for rare emergency skill
NCT ID NCT06687395
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether doctors retain an emergency airway procedure (called FONA) equally well after training on a low-cost self-made model versus a commercial one. 44 resident physicians were trained and then tested 3-4 months later. The goal is to see if cheaper models can be used without losing skill.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that low-cost, homemade training models are just as effective as expensive commercial ones for teaching emergency airway skills.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with only 44 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It measures skill retention after a few months, not actual patient outcomes.
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Medical University of Vienna
Vienna, 1090, Austria