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The Newport Quinsy Simulator

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 June 2022

S Sheehan Open the ORCID record for S Sheehan [Opens in a new window] ,
E Green Open the ORCID record for E Green [Opens in a new window]  and
L Grimshaw
S Sheehan
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, Wales, UK
E Green*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, Wales, UK
L Grimshaw
Affiliation:
Speech and Language Therapy, University of Reading, UK
*
Author for correspondence: Dr Edward Green, Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, Wales, UK E-mail: ecgreen1@hotmail.co.uk
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Abstract

Background

The junior otolaryngologist is responsible for recognition and drainage of the peritonsillar abscess. Although other simulators have been proposed, there is still a need for an accessible, educationally useful, low-cost peritonsillar abscess simulator to build skills and confidence in the novice.

Methods

The peritonsillar abscess simulator was constructed from basic disposable healthcare equipment and a party balloon. Evaluation of this Newport Quinsy Simulator was performed by expert and novice clinicians, who provided feedback in the form of Likert scales and free-text qualitative responses.

Results

Overall, 24 clinicians evaluated the simulator. All felt the simulator was useful for the novice otolaryngologist, and represented the key anatomy and motor skills needed to drain a peritonsillar abscess. Qualitative evaluation highlighted the educational usefulness of the simulator as a peritonsillar abscess training device.

Conclusion

The Newport Quinsy Simulator is affordable, accessible, easy to use and educationally valuable to the novice otolaryngologist.

Keywords

Peritonsillar AbscessTonsillitisMedical EducationDrainage

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Short Communications
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 137 , Issue 1 , January 2023 , pp. 108 - 111
Copyright
Copyright © The Author(s), 2022. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of J.L.O. (1984) LIMITED

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Dr E Green takes responsibility for the integrity of the content of the paper

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