title: Simulation in vascular access surgery.
abstract: In the last years, simulation training has become widespread in different areas of medicine due to social expectations, political accountability and professional regulation. Different types of simulators allow to improve knowledge, skills, communication and team behavior. Simulation sessions have been proven to shorten the learning curve and allow education in a safe environment. Patients on dialysis are an expanding group. They often suffer from several comorbidities and need complex surgical procedures with regard to their dialysis access. Therefore, education in evidence-based algorithms is as important as teaching of practical skills. In this chapter, we are presenting an overview of available dialysis access training modalities. We are convinced that simulation will become more important in the near future and has a substantial impact on strategies to improve aspects of patient safety.
authors: Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Swiss Cardiovascular Center, Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland.
authors: Matthias K
authors: MK
authors: Widmer
authors: Ingemar
authors: I
authors: Davidson
authors: Lukas W
authors: LW
authors: Widmer
authors: Jürg
authors: J
authors: Schmidli
authors: Thomas R
authors: TR
authors: Wyss
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D001166:Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical / Q000193:education / Q000379:methods*; D002102:Cadaver; D003198:Computer Simulation; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000628:therapy; D019300:Medical Errors / Q000517:prevention & control; D008503:Medical Staff / Q000193:education*; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D023421:Models, Animal; D061214:Patient Safety; D011361:Professional Competence; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D062666:Vascular Access Devices; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000193:education / Q000379:methods