Daly Guris RJ, George P, Gurnaney HG. Simulation in pediatric anesthesiology: current state and visions for the future.
Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2024;
37:266-270. [PMID:
38573191 DOI:
10.1097/aco.0000000000001375]
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Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW
Simulation is a well established practice in medicine. This review reflects upon the role of simulation in pediatric anesthesiology in three parts: training anesthesiologists to care for pediatric patients safely and effectively; evaluating and improving systems of care for children; and visions for the future.
RECENT FINDINGS
Simulation continues to prove a useful modality to educate both novice and experienced clinicians in the perioperative care of infants and children. It is also a powerful tool to help analyze and improve upon how care is provided to infants and children. Advances in technology and computational power now allow for a greater than ever degree of innovation, accessibility, and focused reflection and debriefing, with an exciting outlook for promising advances in the near future.
SUMMARY
Simulation plays a key role in developing and achieving peak performance in the perioperative care of infants and children. Although simulation already has a great impact, its full potential is yet to be harnessed.
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