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Special article: a proposal for training in pediatric cardiac anesthesia
James A DiNardo1, Dean B Andropoulos, Victor C Baum
1Department of Anesthesia, Children's Hospital Boston, MA 02115, USA. james.dinardo@childrens.harvard.ed
Anesthesia and Analgesia
|August 29, 2009
Summary
Training in pediatric cardiac anesthesia is limited in current fellowship programs. The Congenital Cardiac Anesthesia Society proposes a standardized training schema for educators worldwide to adapt and implement for better pediatric anesthesia education.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Anesthesiology
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Medical Education
Background:
- Current anesthesia fellowship programs offer limited and non-uniform training in pediatric cardiac anesthesia.
- Pediatric Anesthesia fellowships provide some experience, but it is brief and inconsistent.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a standardized training schema for pediatric cardiac anesthesia.
- To provide a template for international adaptation by pediatric cardiac anesthesia educators.
Main Methods:
- Development of a training schema by a working group of the Congenital Cardiac Anesthesia Society.
- The schema is intended for consideration and modification by educators globally.
Main Results:
- A structured approach to pediatric cardiac anesthesia training is presented.
- The schema aims to address the current limitations in fellowship training.
Conclusions:
- The proposed schema offers a framework to improve pediatric cardiac anesthesia training.
- International collaboration and adaptation are encouraged for effective implementation.
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