How many supraglottic airway insertions are needed to gain initial competence?

Date First Published:

September 6, 2014

Last Updated:

September 6, 2014

Report by:

Dr Tom Mallinson & Mr Graham Harris, Members of the (College of Paramedics)

Three-Part Question:

For [prehospital care providers], [how many supraglottic airway insertions are required] to [gain initial competence in this skill]?

Clinical Scenario:

You are training a number of prehospital care providers airway management skills. You want to know how many times they will need to insert a supraglottic airway device before gaining competence in this skill.