2018
DOI: 10.1590/s0004-2803.201800000-81
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The Old One Technique in a New Style: Developing Procedural Skills in Paracentesis in a Low Cost Simulator Model

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Paracentesis is a routine medical procedure quite relevant in clinical practice. There are risks of complications related to paracentesis, so it is essential a proper trainee for the younger practicer. OBJECTIVE: The article describes the construction and the application of a low cost paracentesis simulator for undergraduate medical students and it also describes the perception of students about the simulator as well. METHODS: A low-cost model was developed by the Program of Tutorial Education… Show more

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“…The use of simulators has been increasingly important as a tool for medical education as they bring students closer to professional reality. In addition, there is a growing demand from society for greater safety in surgical procedures and better training for physicians 3,12 .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…The use of simulators has been increasingly important as a tool for medical education as they bring students closer to professional reality. In addition, there is a growing demand from society for greater safety in surgical procedures and better training for physicians 3,12 .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…However, the training of undergraduates, through simulators, is made difficult due to the high market value of these products, which makes it impossible to purchase by institutions with smaller funds and, even when present in reference education centers, there may be certain restrictions use by academics, such as exclusive access to inmates and residents 3,11,17 .…”
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confidence: 99%
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