Consent Statement Example

 

 

REGIONS HOSPITAL

ILMA STUDY RESEARCH SUBJECT INFORMATION FORM

 

Dr. ____________ is doing a study to learn whether or not using an Eschmann bougie through an ILMA is both easier and faster to use than the standard intubation with the ILMA.  You are invited to participate in this study because you are an emergency care provider.

 

If you agree to participate, you will first receive a short hands-on educational session about how to use the ILMA.  We will conduct this study on a mannequin.  Next you will attempt four intubation trials.  During each intubation trial, the ILMA will already be placed inside the mannequin.  Two of the trials will use the gum bougie in support of ILMA and two will use the standard intubation method with the ILMA.  For each intubation trial, two separate timers will record these time intervals using a stopwatch.

 

You will be asked to fill out a pre and post trial questionnaire to determine the perceived difference in ease of use between the two techniques.  The study will be done on one day and should take about ___________ of your time.

 

The risks of participating in this study relate to confidentiality.  We will keep all of the study information we receive from your testing and questionnaires confidential.  Information from this study will be kept locked in a safe place during the study.  Once all the information is analyzed we will destroy any information that could identify you.

 

You may experience some benefit by learning to use the gum bougie in support of ILMA.  We hope to learn whether the results of this study will suggest that future emergency personnel be trained in the use of gum bougie in support of ILMA. 

 

Any information collected as part of this study that can be identified with you will be kept confidential.  We will code the questionnaires so that we can see each individual’s responses to the pre and post questionnaire. 

 

If you have any questions, please ask them now.  If you have any additional questions later, you may reach Dr. _____________________ at 651-254-_______.

 

Your participation in research is voluntary.  You have the right to refuse to participate or to later withdraw from the study without affecting your employment, your grades, etc.

 

Consent is implied if you perform the testing and complete the questionnaires.  You will be given a copy of this information form to keep.