Anesthesiologists' skills in emergency cricothyroidotomy mandate a brush‐up training after 3 months—A randomized controlled trial

Abstract

Exposure to simulation-based brush-up training in emergency cricothyroidotomy improved anesthesiologists' technical performance and was overall retained after 3 months. Some loss of skill concerning specific items was observed, highlighting the need for regular training in emergency cricothyroidotomy. Simulation-based training should be prioritized to improve and maintain technical skills in infrequent high-stakes procedures.