PMID: 20648899Jul 23, 2010Paper

Evaluation of basic perfusion techniques, ECCSIM-Lite simulator.

The Journal of Extra-corporeal Technology
Asako TokumineYasuko Tomizawa

Abstract

Although serious accidents during extracorporeal circulation are infrequent, potential adverse events with both equipment and operation do still occur and require immediate and well-coordinated responses. Hence, perfusionists need to be well trained in both standard and emergency procedures, and this would be aided by the establishment of an official education and training curriculum. In particular, the establishment of a simulator-based educational program and corresponding evaluation methods will spur development of increasingly medical simulators. ExtraCorporeal Circulation SIMulator (ECCSIM-Lite) was used during repeated sessions of undergraduate students (n = 12) using a simple training scenario. Trainees aimed to maintain reservoir volume around a constant mean, and increase or decrease the arterial flow avoiding rapid variations, and their performance was monitored. Ability to prevent backflow was also recorded as a measure of accomplishment. Skills in performances were evaluated by using a scoring system based on task accomplishment. Accomplishment score was improved in all participants after 1 week of training. Accomplishment scores reflecting ability to maintain flow improved to an average of 78%; in the third and fin...Continue Reading

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