YouTube for Rapid Sequence Intubation Learning, Is It Reliable?

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: In this study, we aimed to evaluate the educational videos about rapid sequence intubation (RSI) and their compliance with ACLS-RSI (Advanced Cardiac Life Support- Rapid Sequence Intubation) guideline on the worlds biggest video-sharing site, YouTube. METHODS: The search was conducted on February 1, 2017 by using the terms ''rapid sequence intubation'' and ''rapid sequence induction and intubation'' and evaluated 200 videos according to this result. All the videos were viewed by two emergency physicians who were blinded to each other and were scored between 0 and 7 points. RESULTS: 147 videos excluded and study group was composed of 53 videos. As total score; 17 (32,1%) videos received less than 3 points, 19 (35,8%) videos received between 3 and 5, 17 (32,1%) of them more than 5. The videos uploaded by an institution had higher points but it was not statistically significant (p=0,566). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: As a result, our study revealed that majority of the videos about rapid sequence intubation on YouTube are not compliant with ACLS-RSI guideline. Most of the uploaders did not elaborate recommendations of the guideline.

Keywords

• rapid sequence intubation
• youtube
• medical education