Clinical Simulation

9780123725318

0123725313

The most comprehensive guide to the what, the how and the why of clinical simulation Key features Shows how to combine operations, engineering and management for successful clinical simulation for medical, surgical, clinical and health care purposes. Enables readers to benefit from a wealth of hard-won experiences and lessons learned from leading international practitioners. 82 chapters, arranged in 22 key topics provide a comprehensive reference for all working in this dynamic field. Identifies the main challenges, and aids the effective and efficient development and delivery of clinical simulation programs, systems and solutions. Accompanying website at http://books.elsevier.com/companions Simulations are a core element of training in medicine, surgery, clinical care, biomedical engineering and the medical sciences. They allow the practice of safety, prevention, containment, treatment, and procedure in a risk-free setting. This book is a practical guide and reference to the technology, operations and opportunities of clinical simulation. It shows how to develop and make efficient use of resources and provides practical information to those creating and operating simulation facilities as well as the development and delivery of simulation-based education programs. Richard R. Kyle, Jr., BSE, MS, is Director of the Patient Simulation Laboratory at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU), Bethesda, MD. He is a co-founder of USUs first patient simulation facility, producer of its simulation-based educational and research programs, and teacher to a worldwide audience on the theory and practice of integrating simulation into clinical training. W. Bosseau Murray, MB ChB, FFA(RCS)(Lon), MD(Anaes)(Stell), is Professor of Anesthesiology at Penn State University College of Medicine at Milton S. Hershey Medical Centre, Hershey, PA. He is a creator and user of custom clinical simulators, the first Director of the Simulation Development and Cognitive Science Laboratory, and the creator of their multi-departmental teamwork training programs.