J Neurocrit Care.  2021 Jun;14(1):8-17. 10.18700/jnc.210010.

Utility of medical simulation in neurovascular critical care education

• Mass-Ramírez S
• Vergara-Burgos H
• Sierra-Ochoa C
• Lozada-Martinez ID
• Moscote-Salazar LR
• Janjua T
• Rahman MM
• Rahman S
• Picón-Jaimes YA

• KMID: 2517128
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.18700/jnc.210010

Abstract

Simulation has shown good results in medical scenarios in which the patient's problem can be solved by following protocols previously established in clinical practice guidelines. Therefore, the implementation of simulation programs in neurocritical care improves the outcomes of patients at clinical centers because a properly trained professional will be able to provide the most effective care in the shortest time possible, safeguarding the patient's life. Some learning and simulation models that can be included in medical education to improve neurocritical vascular care include tasks trainers, full-body mannequins, standardized patients, and computer-based simulation. Specifically, medical simulation in academic training programs in health sciences has a great impact on the development of specific skills, which could potentially reduce medical-legal and economic issues, improve care, and result in the management of clinical events. Simulation is established as an essential educational tool, allowing the instruction of knowledge from an interactive perspective and offering a broader vision when it comes to medical practice. The objective of this article is to present evidence related to the usefulness and impact of medical simulation in neurovascular critical care education.

Keyword

Simulation training; Computer simulation; Medical education; Cerebrovascular disorders; Central nervous system diseases; Neurocritical care

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