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Rebecca C Britt1, Scott F Reed, L D Britt

  • 1Department of Surgery, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, Virginia 23507, USA. brittrc@evms.edu

The American Surgeon
|August 7, 2007
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Central line placement simulation using mannequins improves resident proficiency and confidence before patient procedures. This training method is well-regarded by trainees, suggesting a positive transference effect on clinical performance.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Surgical Simulation
  • Patient Safety

Background:

  • Traditional central line placement training relies on supervised patient encounters.
  • A shift towards mannequin-based simulation for central line placement training is emerging.
  • Limited data exists on the efficacy of central line placement simulators.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the initial resident experience with a partial task simulator for central line placement (CentralLine Man).
  • To assess the impact of simulation training on resident comfort and performance.
  • To gather resident feedback on the simulation course.

Main Methods:

  • Interns underwent central line simulation training to proficiency during orientation.
  • Anonymous questionnaires (Likert scale, open-ended) and logs of initial 10 central lines were collected.

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  • Retrospective analysis of simulator experience, initial patient line placement, and resident feedback.

    • Main Results:

    • Simulation training improved resident comfort, reducing needlesticks on initial patient attempts.
    • Residents reported high satisfaction with the simulation course (average scores ~4.8/5).
    • Most residents felt simulation improved their performance on actual patient central line placements.

    Conclusions:

    • Central line simulation training is effective and well-received by residents.
    • The simulation demonstrates a positive transference effect to patient procedures.
    • Further prospective studies are needed to confirm the impact on resident performance and patient outcomes.