Study led by Rami Ahmed, DO, FACEP, Simulation Medical Director, Summa Health, Akron, OH.
The Summa Health study found that the boot camp was effective in increasing competency, knowledge, and confidence with ventilator management. The three-day training incorporated hands-on scenarios using human patient manikins connected to IngMar Medical’s ASL 5000™ Breathing Simulator.
“The ASL 5000 is the only simulator on the market that can manifest the wide variety of pathologic states necessary to provide cutting-edge training to my residents and fellows.“ Rami A. Ahmed, DO, FACEP, Simulation Medical Director, Summa Health System.
The increase was attributed to numerous factors including the utilization of multiple teaching methodologies to accommodate different learning styles, the supportive learning environment, personalized feedback, and the opportunity for residents to touch and manipulate the ventilators to develop familiarity and reduce anxiety. Read the full study.
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