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A quality improvement initiative to increase adult ECMO decision-making abilities in a perfusion education program: The use of 3D ECMO…

Abstract Introduction Adult and pediatric ECMO procedures have been increasingly established as conventional life-saving modalities in critical care services across the world. Since 2017, a multidisciplinary team of program advisors..

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High fidelity ECMO simulation: a reality check with reality–use of simulation in ECMO teaching program

Abstract Simulation based learning is becoming a crucial part in ECMO education. Simulation can provide a safe but also very realistic learning experience depending on simulation fidelity. In our institution..

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Unleashing the Power of Gamification

Curious about why we chose to develop a video game instead of a mere online simulator? We receive this question frequently, so let us share with you a few compelling..

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FAQs about virCPB

Your Ultimate Guide to Get to Know virCPB Welcome to the world of virCPB, where education meets gaming to revolutionize the way perfusion students and perfusionists train and master their..

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The use and effectiveness of high-fidelity simulation in health professions education: current update

Abstract Over the past 10 years, there has been an increase in the use of high-fidelity simulation (HFS) as a tool to support and enhance learning in health profession programs. In..

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The use and effectiveness of high-fidelity simulation in health professions education: current update

Abstract Over the past 10 years, there has been an increase in the use of high-fidelity simulation (HFS) as a tool to support and enhance learning in health profession programs. In..

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Development of pediatric multidisciplinary extracorporeal membrane oxygenation simulations: A novel educational program to enhance team communication and emergency preparedness

Abstract Introduction: Pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a high risk, low-volume technology. Infrequency of this technology and associated complications may translate to unfamiliarity of identification and management of potentially..

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Five Topics Health Care Simulation Can Address to Improve Patient Safety

Abstract Objectives  There is little knowledge about which elements of health care simulation are most effective in improving patient safety. When empirical evidence is lacking, a consensus statement can help..

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The effect of a structured ECPR protocol aided by specific simulation training in a quaternary ECMO centre: A retrospective pre-post…

Abstract Background There is limited literature exploring the relationship between simulation training and  cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) outcomes. We examined whether there was an association between the implementation of an  training program and..

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Objective Content Validation of the Hemodynamic and Technical Parameters of the Orpheus TM Cardiopulmonary Bypass Simulator

Abstract The utilization of simulators for training is increasing in the professions associated with cardiac surgery. Before applying these simulators to high-stakes assessment, the simulator's output data must be validated...

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The Fundamental Skills and Deconstructed Sub-Steps of Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Abstract Perfusion education programs use simulation to provide students with clinical skills prior to entering the operating room. To teach the psychomotor execution of skills in a simulation lab requires..

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Alternative Input for Perfusion Management Devices: Voice Recognition for Data Input and the Effects on Charting and Perioperative Calculation Use

Abstract Technology in healthcare has become increasingly prevalent and user friendly. In the last decade, advances in hands-free methods of data input have become more viable in a variety of..

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Transport and Retrieval on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO): Setup and Activities of an Immersive Transport and Retrieval on ECMO Workshop

Abstract Extracorporeal life support and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) are widely used for acute severe refractory cardiac and respiratory failure. An increasing number of patients are treated with ECMO worldwide. This can be attributed to..

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Simulation Training on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Conventional extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) training usually only consists of didactic lectures and water drill of ECMO circuit. However, learners cannot “experience” changes of clinical condition of patients. Simulation-based..

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Development of a high fidelity pressurized porcine beating heart simulator for cardiac surgery training

Abstract Background: Development of a high-fidelity cardiac surgery simulator (CSS) requires integration of a heart model with a mock cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) circuit that can provide feedback to mimic the..

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Addressing the challenges of ECMO simulation

Abstract Introduction/Aim: The patient’s condition and high-risk nature of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy force clinical services to ensure clinicians are properly trained and always ready to deal effectively with..

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