title: Simulator training: The bridge between "primum non nocere" and "learning by doing".
abstract: Simulator training provides practice for trainees without exposing patients to potentially higher-risk operators early in their training. This study suggests that simulator training shortens the learning curve for femoral access and reduces complications. Commercial availability of inexpensive, realistic simulators would aid medical education and reduce the risk posed to patients.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Long Beach Veteran's Affairs Medical Center, California, 90822.
authors.forename: Arnold H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Seto
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Long Beach Veteran's Affairs Medical Center, California, 90822.
authors.forename: Morton J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Kern
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003198:Computer Simulation; D006801:Humans; D059032:Learning Curve; D016896:Treatment Outcome