Bronchoscopy simulator effectively prepares junior residents to competently perform basic clinical bronchoscopy

One hour of training with the bronchoscopic simulator effectively taught residents basic bronchoscopy and familiarity with airway anatomy as the evaluator maintained the pace of the examination using verbal and physical assistance.

Abstract

One hour of training with the bronchoscopic simulator effectively taught residents basic bronchoscopy and familiarity with airway anatomy. Residents using the trainer performed first-time bronchoscopy nearly as competently as residents experienced with bronchoscopy.