Abstract

Tracheostomy is a tricky procedure but very crucial for ENT surgeons to master. Medical colleges use innovative tools to implement the teaching of anatomy to students and one such tool is the 3D Anatomage™ table which is a fully segmented touch interactive real human 3D anatomy platform that helps to visualize human anatomy just as it can be seen on a fresh cadaver. This study is based on advanced clinical skills program that was conducted for 26 ENT residents whose knowledge was assessed before and after the training and a feedback was taken to assess the usefulness of 3D Anatomage™. After the Module, an average of 23 students found it useful and superior to the old fashioned mannequin method of demonstration; 22 students showed significant improvement in knowledge and skills.

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