Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice (RCDP) as a Method to Improve Airway Management Skills - A Randomized Controlled Simulation Study.

Background: Paediatric intubations are a relatively rare but critical procedure that requires adequate practice to achieve skillful performance. Simulation is a method to teach intubation skills in a safe environment. Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice (RCDP), as a method of simulation debriefing, has been shown to improve pediatric resident resuscitation skills.

Atlanto-Axial Subluxation After Adenoidectomy.

Atlanto-axial subluxation is a rare but potentially serious complication after otolaryngological procedures. We are describing a case of a 4-year-old child who developed atlanto-axial subluxation of the cervical spine after adenoidectomy. Our patient underwent adenoidectomy and, 18 days later, presented to the emergency department with her neck tilted to the left in a cock-robin position and complaining of neck pain persisting since the surgery.