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

Keywords:
CadaverClinical competencePatient safetySimulation training

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Surgical Skills Training
  • Anatomy Education

Background:

  • Totally implanted ports are crucial medical devices requiring skilled insertion.
  • Training gaps exist for medical and nursing practitioners in port insertion procedures.
  • Innovative teaching methods are needed to enhance procedural competency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of fresh frozen cadavers in teaching totally implanted port insertion.
  • To develop and implement a workshop-based training program for port insertion.
  • To assess practitioner feedback on cadaver-based surgical skills training.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized fresh frozen cadavers for hands-on surgical simulation.
  • Conducted workshops at a university clinical anatomy skills center.
  • Trained medical and nursing practitioners on totally implanted port insertion techniques.

Main Results:

  • The use of fresh frozen cadavers provided a realistic training environment.
  • Workshops successfully increased opportunities for practical port insertion training.
  • Practitioners reported positive feedback regarding the innovative teaching method.

Conclusions:

  • Fresh frozen cadavers are a valuable tool for teaching totally implanted port insertion.
  • Cadaver-based training enhances the competency of medical and nursing practitioners.
  • This innovative approach shows promise for improving patient safety and procedural outcomes.