Basic Bronchoscopy Competence Achieved During a One-Day Workshop for a Multidisciplinary Critical Care Team:

Objectives: Fibreoptic bronchoscopy has become a key procedure in critical care, transitioning from pulmonologists to intensivists. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a one-day simulation-based training programme in acquiring basic bronchoscopy skills. Methods: A one-day workshop was conducted at Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Centre, University Medical City, Muscat, Oman, in October 2024 with didactic lectures, small group skill stations, virtual bronchoscopy simulations and hands-on training using manikins and a novel, cost-effective, 3D-printed airway model. The pre-course knowledge of the attendees and their gain in skill were assessed with a 50-question survey tool. Results: A total of 61 participants attended the workshop; 53 attendants completed the pre- and post-training survey of which 38 were medical doctors (MDs) and 15 were non-MDs (respiratory therapists and nurses) whose average ages were 41.3 ± 8.6 years and 34.3 ± 5.5 years, respectively. Prior experience with bronchoscopy was indicated by 65.8% of the MDs and 60% of the non-MDs. Among the MDs, the pre-test post-test average correct response improved from 53.5% to 85.4% (gain of 31.9 percentage points; Conclusion: The one-day simulation-based bronchoscopy workshop significantly enhanced intensivists' knowledge and practical skills. The manikin and the custom designed 3D-model were valuable tools in teaching bronchoscopy and furthering clinician confidence and competency. These results indicate the potential of brief, focused training in bronchoscopy in critical care, particularly utilising cost-effective, portable training tools in resource-limited areas.