• J Clin Monit Comput · May 1999

    Problem-based learning in residency education: a novel implementation using a simulator.

    • T Y Euliano and M E Mahla.
    • Department of Anesthesiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL 32610-0254, USA.
    • J Clin Monit Comput. 1999 May 1; 15 (3-4): 227-32.

    BackgroundWe developed a problem-based learning exercise with a full-scale human patient simulator to teach residents the emergency management and differential diagnosis of acute intraoperative hypotension.MethodsWe developed the exercise through the following steps: clear definition of learning objectives, preparation of an appropriate case stem, development of clinically realistic scenarios to illustrate objectives, and an interactive instructor to stimulate discussion.ResultsThe exercise focused on the differential diagnosis of intraoperative hypotension, and the acute treatment of hypovolemia, cardiac tamponade, tension pneumothorax, and anaphylaxis.ConclusionsExercises on a full-scale patient simulator are a natural extension of problem-based learning. Recent research in learning theory provides the rationale for this teaching modality's potential as a learning tool.

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