A Simulation Course on Lifesaving Techniques for Third-Year Medical Students

Abstract

This lifesaving techniques course utilizing simulation technology successfully covered objectives previously taught with animal vivisection, increased students' confidence levels in performing lifesaving procedures and was highly accepted by the medical students.

Comparison of a Modified Longitudinal Simulation-Based Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support to a Traditional Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Curriculum in Third-Year Medical Students

“…There were 21 students in the control group and 29 students in the modified curriculum group who consented to participate 9,54.1] in the modified curriculum (p = .77). There was no significant difference between the two groups for either one of these parameters (Table 3).…”

“…7 Previous work has reported on the use of high-fidelity simulation in teaching critical care or ACLS case-based scenarios. [8][9][10] Studies of deliberate practice have also shown that in settings with medical residents and housestaff, the utilization of simulation is effective in improving cardiac arrest care and competency. 11,12 These studies all suggest favorable outcomes with high-fidelity versus lower fidelity simulation in teaching ACLS.…”

Development, Evaluation, and Delivery of an Innovative National Undergraduate Surgical Workshop: Recognition and Management of the Acutely Unwell Surgical Patient

“…These studies demonstrate that high-fidelity simulations are an effective educational modality in equipping medical students with increased confidence to assess and manage acutely unwell surgical patients. Although studies have also shown that simulation training for medical students increases confidence in the assessment and management of critically ill patients, 11 septic shock, and severe sepsis; 12 medical emergencies; 10 and performing life-saving procedures, 13 improved confidence may not necessarily translate into better performance. For example, Morgan and Hogg demonstrated that there was no correlation between level of confidence and performance in an anesthetic simulation.…”

Training in Trauma Management

“…A number of studies recently have addressed this issue and worldwide steps are being taken to impart training to medical students prior to internship through courses like the Emergency Trauma Training Course (ETTC) [3,4], Trauma training aims at providing the essential information and skills that the doctor may then apply to identify and treat life threatening or potentially life threatening injuries. The ABCDE approach of Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) course clearly emphasizes that injury kills in reproducible time frames.…”