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Simulation in ENT medical education.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19954561     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVES: Computer-based medical simulation has recently been adopted as a new method of medical education. This paper reviews the uses of medical simulation within the ENT specialty, and reports how such simulation is used in Al-Ahsa College of Medicine, Saudi Arabia. METHODS: We review our use of a simulation laboratory in ENT training. Students are taught ENT anatomy using physical models, ear diseases using physical models, and ENT examination by watching video recordings, and are taught the principles of common ENT surgery using a computerised mannequin (for laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy). A haptic temporal bone surgery simulator is used for mastoidectomy and functional endoscopic sinus surgery training, and a mannequin for cricothyrotomy and tracheotomy training. CONCLUSION: The use of such simulation methods has greatly improved our students' perception and comprehension.
Authors:
K-E A Abou-Elhamd; A I Al-Sultan; U M Rashad
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review     Date:  2009-12-03
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Journal of laryngology and otology     Volume:  124     ISSN:  1748-5460     ISO Abbreviation:  J Laryngol Otol     Publication Date:  2010 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-02-16     Completed Date:  2010-05-14     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8706896     Medline TA:  J Laryngol Otol     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  237-41     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Surgery, ENT Section, Al-Ahsa College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. Kamal375@yahoo.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Bronchoscopy
Clinical Competence
Computer Simulation*
Computer-Assisted Instruction / methods*
Endoscopy / education*
Humans
Manikins
Models, Anatomic
Otolaryngology / education*
Paranasal Sinuses / anatomy & histology,  surgery
Saudi Arabia
Teaching Materials
Temporal Bone / anatomy & histology,  surgery
Tracheotomy / education
User-Computer Interface

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