The journal of education in perioperative medicine : JEPM
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J Educ Perioper Med · Oct 2017
Simulation-based Airway Management Training for Anesthesiologists - A Brief Review of its Essential Role in Skills Training for Clinical Competency.
In clinical practice, failure of proper airway management can lead to significant patient morbidity and mortality. Difficult airway management comprises a fundamental skill set for anesthesiologists and has long been recognized as one of the most challenging skills. Simulation-based training is an essential technique to establish and maintain technical and nontechnical skills for airway management. ⋯ Limitations and challenges of simulation training for airway management and the key role of instructional skills mandate thoughtful and well-designed programs of simulation-based training to assure optimal educational outcomes. Simulation and clinical training should be developed as complementary techniques in an integrated parallel instructional design paradigm to ensure effective development of technical and nontechnical airway management skill for anesthesiologists. Evidence-based educational outcomes favoring simulation-based airway training are highlighted.
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J Educ Perioper Med · Oct 2017
International Elective Opportunities in United States Anesthesia Residency Programs.
Global health is a recognized component of medical education and is increasingly included in residency programs. International electives have the potential to improve global health training by providing exposure to different populations and the challenges of health disparities. The objective of this study was to describe international elective opportunities in US anesthesiology residency training programs, including an assessment the types of programs offered and the obstacles to providing this type of training. ⋯ A large proportion of US anesthesia residency programs offer international electives, and perceptions of global health in anesthesiology are positive. This is consistent with developments in global health in other subspecialty fields.