Jordan D Bohnen, Leah Demetri, Eva Fuentes, Kathryn Butler, Reza Askari, Rahul J Anand, Emil Petrusa, Haytham M A Kaafarani, D Dante Yeh, Noelle Saillant, David King, Susan Briggs, George C Velmahos, Marc de Moya
OBJECTIVE: Resuscitative Thoracotomy or Emergency Department Thoracotomy (EDT) is a time-sensitive and potentially life-saving procedure. Yet, trainee experience with this procedure is often limited in both clinical and simulation settings. We sought to develop a high-fidelity EDT simulation module and assessment tool to facilitate trainee education. DESIGN: Using the Kern model for curricular development, a group of expert trauma surgeons identified EDT as a high-stakes, low-frequency procedure...
September 2018: Journal of Surgical Education