Teaching Emergency Surgical Skills for Trauma Resuscitation-Mechanical Simulator versus Animal Model
Joint Authors
Pandya, Anand
Sorvari, Anne
Ali, Jameel
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-10-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Traditionally, surgical skills in trauma resuscitation have been taught using animal models in the advanced trauma life support (ATLS) course.
We compare one mechanical model (TraumaMan simulator) as an alternative teaching tool for these skills.
Method.
Eighteen providers and 14 instructors performed four surgical procedures on TraumaMan and compared educational effectiveness with the porcine model.
Evaluation was conducted (Likert system 1: very poor to 5: excellent).
The participants indicated if TraumaMan was a suitable (scale 1: not suitable to 4: excellent) ATLS teaching model considering cost, animal ethics concerns, and other factors.
Comments were solicited for both models.
Results.
Overall ratings for educational effectiveness of the 4 skills ranged from 3.58 to 4.36 for the porcine and 3.48 to 4.29 for the TraumaMan model.
TraumaMan suitability was rated 3-4 (mean 3.38) by 84% participants.
TraumaMan as a substitute for the porcine model was recommended by 85% participants.
With no ethical or cost concerns, 44% students and 71% instructors preferred TraumaMan.
Considering all factors, TraumaMan was preferred by 78% students and 93% instructors.
Conclusions.
TraumaMan is a suitable alternative to the porcine model and considering all factors it may be the preferred method for teaching ATLS emergency trauma surgical skills.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ali, Jameel& Sorvari, Anne& Pandya, Anand. 2012. Teaching Emergency Surgical Skills for Trauma Resuscitation-Mechanical Simulator versus Animal Model. ISRN Emergency Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-458234
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ali, Jameel…[et al.]. Teaching Emergency Surgical Skills for Trauma Resuscitation-Mechanical Simulator versus Animal Model. ISRN Emergency Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-458234
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ali, Jameel& Sorvari, Anne& Pandya, Anand. Teaching Emergency Surgical Skills for Trauma Resuscitation-Mechanical Simulator versus Animal Model. ISRN Emergency Medicine. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-458234
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-458234