Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a
reconsideration of our traditional teaching
modalities and develop newer, dynamic methods. Both high and low
fidelity bronchoscopy simulators are costly. The objective was to assess
whether a combination of a low-cost bio-simulator made of recyclable materials
(ALFIETM Airway Low Fidelity including EBUS (endobronchial
ultrasound)) and single use flexible bronchoscopy (SUFB) has the capability of differentiating novices from experts and the
ability to train novices in bronchoscopy. Materials and Methods: Trainees were evaluated individually
before and after training using a modified
validated Bronchoscopy Skills and Tasks
Assessment Tool (B-STAT) and SUFB. Results: 18 trainees were included
(14 residents and 4 fellows). Pre-training assessment of scope handling
differentiated novices from experienced bronchoscopists (p=0.0025, 95% confidence intervals (CI) 3.12-12.17). Training of novices was associated with an improvement in scope handling and sampling (p=
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