The ENT skill lab in Oman at Al Nahdha Hospital, Muscat was inaugurated in January 2009, with full equipment and instruments to give the opportunity for the residents and doctors to improve their surgical skills in ENT and other surgical departments.
The otolaryngology residency program addresses all aspects of the field, including head and neck oncology, post ablation and cosmetic reconstructive surgery, bronchoesophagology, pediatric otolaryngology, otology, neurotology, rhinology, head and neck allergy, and immunology.
A high faculty-to-resident ratio and large patient population permit training to be tailored to the needs and goals of the residents.
Lab Space
- 9 work stations with lab chairs, movable tables Situated in an area of 50 m 2
- Suction and electrical outlets at each station
- One washroom facility
- Demonstration work station
- Audiovisual system connected between the stations
Storage and Preparation Rooms
- Two workroom areas for cleaning and storage of equipment/supplies
- Wide range of surgical instruments and power equipment
- Store with freezers and chillers to preserve the specimens
- Two washer/disinfectors for cleaning instruments
Facilities
- Small Conference Room which can accommodate seating for 20 people
- Adjacent Lecture Room which can accommodate four breakout groups of 40-45
- Access to booking the hospital auditorium (can accommodate up to 200 people)
Telecommunications System
- Two ceiling-mounted track and two wall-mounted cameras in skill lab
- Bi-directional audio and video connections to operation room.
Video and Presentation Equipment
- DVD player, VCRs, CD player; digital data projectors, laptop projection
- Digital still and digital video cameras
- Overhead and single slide projectors
- Podium; wireless microphone system
Training Models
- Comprehensive variety of training models
- Conceptual model development resources for airway assessment
Training Simulations
- Simulation system for temporal bone dissection, digital or artificial bone
- Simulator for FESS surgery
Equipments
- 10 microscopes by table mounting with monitor connection or side vision beam
- 10 Light sources with head light and Fibreoptic long cable
- 10 Different endoscopes 0 and 30 degree
- 10 Power instruments like shaver system for FESS surgeries
- 10 Drill systems for each table
- 10 video cameras with tele-pack system (having monitor and light source system)
Instruments
Basic instrument for:
- FESS
- Temporal bone
- Septorhinoplasty
- Head and Neck
- Airway assessment for Adult and Pediatric.
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