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Educational project: low cost porcine model for venous cutdown training
Fernando Antônio Campelo Spencer1, Mariana Thalyta Bertolin Silva1, Michael de Mello Constantino1
1- Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná (Unioeste), Laboratory of Medical Abilities, Emergency Room Internship Discipline, Cascavel, PR, Brazil.
Revista Do Colegio Brasileiro De Cirurgioes
|October 12, 2017
Summary
A porcine model for venous cutdown training was well-received by medical students and residents. This cost-effective, anatomically similar model is a valuable educational tool for surgical skills development.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
- Comparative Anatomy
Background:
- Venous cutdown is a critical surgical skill.
- Effective training models are essential for medical education.
- Existing models may have limitations in cost or anatomical fidelity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a porcine experimental model for venous cutdown training.
- To assess the acceptance and utility of this model among medical trainees.
- To determine the anatomical correlation of the porcine model with human anatomy.
Main Methods:
- A porcine model was created for venous cutdown practice.
- Medical students and residents received theoretical and practical training.
- Participants completed a questionnaire to evaluate the model's quality and usefulness.
Main Results:
- 69 participants evaluated the porcine model.
- The model received high ratings for overall quality (9.16/10).
- Good anatomical correlation with human anatomy was reported (8.07/10).
Conclusions:
- The porcine model demonstrated high acceptance among trainees.
- It is considered a useful educational tool for venous cutdown.
- The model's resemblance to human anatomy, low cost, and ease of assembly support its use.