Training and assessment of trauma management: the role of simulation-based medical education.
Simulation-based medical education (SBME) offers a safe and "mistake-forgiving" environment to teach and train medical professionals. The diverse range of medical simulation modalities enables trainees to acquire and practice an array of tasks and skills. SBME offers the field of trauma training multiple opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of the education provided in this challenging domain. In this article, the authors describe the possible roles of simulated patients, skills trainers, computerized patient simulators, and web-based teaching in trauma training, and describe some practical aspects of using simulation for trauma training.
Berkenstadt
Haim
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Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Tel Aviv University, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv, Israel. berken@netvision.net.il
Erez
David
D
Munz
Yaron
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Simon
Daniel
D
Ziv
Amitai
A
D000818:Animals; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003198:Computer Simulation; D004635:Emergency Medicine / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D010348:Patient Care Team; D016544:Patient Simulation; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000628:therapy*