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    Fresh frozen cadavers offer an innovative method for teaching totally implanted port insertion. Workshops using this technique have received positive feedback from medical and nursing practitioners seeking to improve device insertion skills.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Surgical Skills Training
    • Anatomy Education

    Background:

    • Totally implanted port insertion is a crucial procedure for medical and nursing practitioners.
    • A need exists to enhance the competency of healthcare professionals in performing this procedure.
    • Traditional training methods may not fully prepare practitioners for the complexities of port insertion.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of fresh frozen cadavers as a training tool for totally implanted port insertion.
    • To introduce an innovative approach to surgical skills education.
    • To improve the proficiency of medical and nursing staff in device placement.

    Main Methods:

    • Workshops were developed and conducted at a university clinical anatomy skills center.
    • Fresh frozen cadavers were utilized as the primary training model.
    • Hands-on procedural training focused on totally implanted port insertion techniques.

    Main Results:

    • The use of fresh frozen cadavers provided a realistic simulation for port insertion training.
    • Practitioners reported positive experiences and perceived skill enhancement.
    • The workshop format facilitated practical learning and skill acquisition.

    Conclusions:

    • Fresh frozen cadavers represent a valuable and innovative resource for teaching totally implanted port insertion.
    • This training method shows promise in increasing the number of competent practitioners.
    • Further implementation of such workshops can enhance patient safety and procedural outcomes.