Quinsy trainer

J Laryngol Otol. 2007 Dec;121(12):1194-6. doi: 10.1017/S0022215107000151. Epub 2007 Jul 27.

Abstract

The implementation of the European Working Time Directive, from the Council of the European Union (93/104/EC), in August 2004 has provoked a change in the working hours of junior doctors in the United Kingdom. With the evolution of the subsequent cross-cover arrangements combined with the modernising of medical careers,(1) training is becoming increasingly important. Here we present a simple method of teaching junior doctors the skills and competencies required to aspirate a peritonsillar abscess or 'quinsy'. The model is easy to construct, low cost and reusable.

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy, Needle / methods
  • Education, Medical, Graduate / methods*
  • Humans
  • Manikins
  • Medical Staff, Hospital / education
  • Models, Anatomic
  • Otolaryngology / education*
  • Peritonsillar Abscess / surgery*
  • Teaching Materials*