[Simulation in Education and Training - What is Possible Today?]

Simulations have become an integral part of modern teaching. They provide a safe environment to learn and refine complex clinical skills without putting patients at risk. This article highlights the current possibilities and advantages of simulation in anesthesiology, intensive care medicine, emergency medicine and pain medicine and shows how these technologies can revolutionize medical training.Safe learning environment: Simulations provide a risk-free environment to develop and refine clinical skills, which increases patient safety and improves efficiency in clinical practice.Fostering collaboration: Interprofessional and interdisciplinary simulations strengthen collaboration and communication between different medical professions and specialties, leading to better team dynamics and decision-making.Diversity of simulation methods: High-fidelity simulations, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and task trainers are essential tools in medical education that support different learning objectives.Complementing reality: Although simulations cannot completely replace reality, they are a valuable addition to traditional teaching methods and allow students to make mistakes and learn from them in a controlled environment.Optimizing the quality of training: A clear definition of the terminology used for simulation and structured simulation programs could improve the quality of training and alleviate bottlenecks in training, especially in specialized areas of anesthesia.