Conhecimento de enfermeiros residentes sobre manejo de via aérea com inserção de máscara laríngea

The aim was to assess the knowledge of resident nurses about the use of laryngeal masks before and after health education activities. Cross-sectional, qualitative, descriptive study with eight nursing residents, based on teaching strategies with expository-dialoged classes and realistic low-fidelity simulation. Data were collected through pre-test and post-test written learning tests. 62.5% (n=5) of participants over 25 years old, 37.5% (n=3) graduated in Nursing for more than one year and without professional experience in the area. There was a lack of knowledge about the indications for using the laryngeal mask, the necessary supplies for insertion and choosing the appropriate size. All participants answered 100% of the questions correctly in the post-test learning instrument after the applied teaching strategies. Teaching strategies with expository-dialoged classes, followed by realistic simulation of low fidelity for health education proved to be useful for theoretical learning and development of skills for using a laryngeal mask.