Training experience on personal protective equipment and intubation during the COVID-19 pandemic
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.22201/fm.30617243e.2023.1.16Keywords:
COVID-19, Personal protective equipment, Intubation, Simulation training, EducationAbstract
Introduction. Given the fast spread of SARS-CoV-2 virus in Mexico and the presence
of severe cases of COVID-19; two courses were developed, the first, for the placement of personal protective equipment (EPP) and the second, for the intubation technique in the simulation Centre of the Department of Integration of Medical Sciences (DICiM) of the Medical School, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). Development. The courses were designed and implemented in a hybrid model, the theoretical part was online through Moodle and the participant’s training intubation
technique was practiced in the simulation Center; both parts were validated by national and international publications; and by specialist physicians. 14, 059 people participated in the courses. Discussion. While implementation of the courses, results were obtained likely as in national and international studies, but as an added value
to the participants, the delivery of a kit of personal protective equipment was done to each one, from a donation of the UNAM-BBVA Foundation, which encouraged them to treat patients with COVID-19 safely. Conclusions. Simulation is an educational strategy that allows to develop skills in a safe way and minimizing the risk of contagion.
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