Ability to Adjust Head Position in a <scp>3D</scp> ‐Printed Flexible Nasolaryngoscopy Model Improves Fidelity and Trainee Experience
Head position maneuverability improves fidelity and the FNL training experience. Using the model, participants at all training levels were able to achieve OHPs comparable with experienced practitioners. Greater OHP variability among those with moderate experience suggests this model feature may be used by trainees to optimize technique. This novel model presents an affordable, portable, and easily replicable tool to enhance FNL simulation and training.
Authors
- Felix E. Fernández‐Penny (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1577-8141)
- Anna Christina Clements (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6869-3339)
- Maya G. Sardesaı (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9670-4931)
- Huy Viet Le (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5579-2875)
- Ezgi Mercan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6920-048X)
- Seth D. Friedman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8785-7215)
- Michael Bindschadler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9275-2845)
- Tanya K. Meyer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1112-2674)
Institutions
- Seattle Children's Hospital (US)
- University of Washington (US)
- University of Chicago (US)
- Seattle Children's Hospital (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/lio2.70332
- Primary Topic
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Institutes of Health
- National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders