Neurocritical care
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Medical simulation for the teaching of procedural skills to health-care providers is an effective method of instruction to improve safety, quality, and procedural efficiency. There are several commercially available simulators for lumbar puncture training; however, there is currently no model available for lumbar drain intrathecal catheter placement. ⋯ A high-fidelity lumbar drain simulator can be constructed in a cost-effective manner. We have detailed the materials and assembly of our successful design in order to provide a novel educational tool for procedural instruction and practice.
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Editorial Comment
"Take a Number"-Precision Monitoring Directs Precision Therapy.