Effect of Anesthesia Equipment Position on Anesthesiologists' Performance

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Conditions studied: Anesthesia Ergonomics, Anesthesia Airway Management, Simulation in Training Center

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine if the position of the anesthesia machine affects the ability of anesthesiologists to manage a crisis situation and perform critical tasks. Participants will be asked to manage a simulated crisis situation using a manikin in the operating room. The anesthesia machine will be positioned either in an "optimal" or "awkward" manner for the anesthesiologist. The session will be video recorded and then analysed for various outcomes that reflect the anesthesiologist's performance. Participants will also perform a critical task, bag-valve-mask ventilation, on a manikin with the anesthesia machine in the optimal and awkward positions. The effectiveness of ventilation in each position will be compared. The results of this study may have implications for patient safety.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07518849

Run by

The Hospital for Sick Children

People needed

60

Starts

2026-06-01

Expected to finish

2026-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-09

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• All Department of Anesthesia residents (PGY4 or 5), fellows and staff are eligible to participate.

You may not qualify if…

• Unwillingness to complete the simulated crisis and complete study questionnaires

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