The Vigo grommet trainer - 17/02/15

Doi : 10.1016/j.anorl.2014.06.003

C.M. Chiesa Estomba ^⁎ , J.M. Meléndez García, M.I. Hamdam Zavarce, F.A. Betances Reinoso
Department of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital of Vigo, Rua Pizarro, #36, 5to A, 36204 Vigo, Spain

^⁎Corresponding author. Complejo hospitalario universitario de Vigo, Servicio de ORL, calle pizarro, n^o 11. 4to D, 36204 Vigo, Spain. Tel.: +0034635793435.

Bienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
L’accès au texte intégral de cet article nécessite un abonnement.

pages	3
Iconographies	3
Vidéos	0
Autres	0

Abstract

Introduction

Transtympanic grommet placement is perhaps the most common otologic outpatient procedure and is the junior resident's first step in otologic surgery. Drain placement requires a high level of skill and only after painstaking practice, will the young physician be prepared to perform the procedure.

Technical note

We describe a home-made training model for grommet placement, consisting of a wooden base holding a syringe, with a sheet of latex simulating the tympanic membrane.

Results

The model is cheap and easy to build. It allows ear tube (grommet) placement to be simulated in a practical and risk-free manner. The technique is reproducible, allowing the young physician to develop his or her skills without patient involvement.

Conclusion

Although a simulator cannot perfectly replicate surgery, the Vigo grommet trainer is an excellent tool to provide valuable practice in acquiring and developing the skills needed to perform drain placement in the operating theater.

Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.

Keywords : Myringotomy, Grommet, Trainer