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Author Spotlight: Learning Systematic Bronchoscopy in a Simulation-Base Setting
Published on: June 23, 2023
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Bronchoscopy simulation training in the post-pandemic world.
Lais Meirelles Nicoliello Vieira1, Paulo Augusto Moreira Camargos1, Cássio da Cunha Ibiapina1
1. Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte (MG) Brasil.
Summary
Bronchoscopy simulators offer a safe, risk-free environment for medical training. This review highlights their improved capabilities and importance in medical education, especially post-pandemic.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Respiratory Medicine
- Simulation Technology
Background:
- Traditional bronchoscopy training involves direct patient procedures, posing rare risks and trainee stress.
- The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the need for adaptable and safe continuing medical education methods.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the evolution and impact of bronchoscopy simulators in medical education.
- To present perspectives on simulator utilization in the post-pandemic era.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature review of articles published between 2000 and 2021.
- Searches were conducted across major databases: MEDLINE (PubMed), Embase, SciELO, and Google Scholar.
Main Results:
- Bronchoscopy simulators have significantly advanced, providing a safe learning environment.
- Simulation training is a viable and increasingly necessary tool for airway evaluation.
Conclusions:
- Bronchoscopy simulation is a valuable educational tool, enhancing trainee skills without patient risk.
- The role of simulation in medical education is expected to grow, particularly in light of recent global health challenges.
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