High-Fidelity Simulation Demonstrates the Influence of Anesthesiologists' Age and Years from Residency on Emergency Cricothyroidotomy Skills

Abstract

Baseline proficiency with simulated emergency cricothyroidotomy is associated with age and years from residency. Despite standardized training, operator age and years from residency were associated with decreased proficiency. Further research should explore the potential of using age and years from residency as factors for implementing periodic continuing medical education.